St Mark Rescuing a Saracen from Shipwreck (1562 – 1566) by Tintoretto

St Mark Rescuing a Saracen from Shipwreck - Tintoretto - 1562 - 1566

Artwork Information

TitleSt Mark Rescuing a Saracen from Shipwreck
ArtistTintoretto
Date1562 - 1566
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions398 x 337 cm
Art MovementMannerism (Late Renaissance)

About St Mark Rescuing a Saracen from Shipwreck

“St. Mark Rescuing a Saracen from Shipwreck,” created by Tintoretto between 1562 and 1566, is an oil painting on canvas associated with the Mannerism (Late Renaissance) art movement. Measuring 398 by 337 cm, the artwork falls within the genre of religious painting.

The artwork captures a dramatic scene of Saint Mark descending from the heavens to rescue a Saracen from the perilous midst of a shipwreck. The scene is charged with intense emotion and a sense of miraculous intervention. The turbulent sea and stormy sky create a stark backdrop that conveys the urgency and danger of the situation. The figures in the boat, depicted with dynamic poses and vivid expressions, heighten the sense of crisis, while the saint, cloaked in radiant light, symbolizes divine salvation. Tintoretto’s adept use of chiaroscuro, along with the fluidity of his brushstrokes, imbues the composition with movement and an ethereal quality. The interplay of light and dark, as well as the meticulous attention to human form and expression, reflect the stylistic attributes of Mannerism, enhancing the spiritual and dramatic impact of the painting.

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