Doge Nicolò da Ponte Invoking the Protection of the Virgin (1584) by Tintoretto

Doge Nicolò da Ponte Invoking the Protection of the Virgin - Tintoretto - 1584

Artwork Information

TitleDoge Nicolò da Ponte Invoking the Protection of the Virgin
ArtistTintoretto
Date1584
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementMannerism (Late Renaissance)

About Doge Nicolò da Ponte Invoking the Protection of the Virgin

The artwork titled “Doge Nicolò da Ponte Invoking the Protection of the Virgin,” created by Tintoretto in 1584, is an oil painting on canvas that belongs to the Mannerism art movement of the late Renaissance. This allegorical painting depicts a scene where Doge Nicolò da Ponte is shown seeking the protection of the Virgin Mary, surrounded by various saints and celestial beings.

The composition of the artwork features a heavenly scene where the Virgin Mary, holding the Christ Child, is surrounded by angels on a higher plane. Below them, noble and saintly figures, including Doge Nicolò da Ponte, are positioned on a lower level, gazing upward with reverence and supplication. The use of dramatic lighting and dynamic poses exemplifies the Mannerist style, characterized by elongated forms and a heightened emotional atmosphere. The celestial clouds and the rich, vibrant colors further enhance the divine and majestic nature of the vision being witnessed. The interplay of divine and human elements is depicted with exquisite detail, creating a harmonious yet complex narrative of divine intervention and human devotion.

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