Portrait of a Senator (c.1570) by Tintoretto

Portrait of a Senator - Tintoretto - c.1570

Artwork Information

TitlePortrait of a Senator
ArtistTintoretto
Datec.1570
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions119 x 100 cm
Art MovementMannerism (Late Renaissance)
Current LocationThyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid, Spain

About Portrait of a Senator

The artwork titled “Portrait of a Senator” is a masterful creation by the renowned artist Tintoretto, dating from circa 1570. Utilizing oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Mannerism (Late Renaissance) movement and is housed in the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, Spain. The portrait spans 119 by 100 centimeters and epitomizes the genre of portraiture with marked distinction.

This distinguished portrait exhibits a middle-aged senator, donned in a formal red robe, accentuated by intricate textures and subtle hues. The senator’s composed yet authoritative expression is captured with meticulous attention to detail, a hallmark of Tintoretto’s artistry. The background is rendered in dark tones, placing emphasis on the subject’s solemn countenance and enhancing the dramatic effect characteristic of the Mannerist style. The deft use of light and shadow not only animates the subject’s features but also imbues the portrait with a profound sense of dignity and introspection.

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