Who painted Das mosaische Schlangenwunder (Umkreis)?

Das mosaische Schlangenwunder (Umkreis) was painted by Jacopo Tintoretto in 1556.

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Das mosaische Schlangenwunder (Umkreis) is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Das mosaische Schlangenwunder (Umkreis)?

Das mosaische Schlangenwunder (Umkreis) is associated with Mannerism.

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Artwork

Das mosaische Schlangenwunder (Umkreis)

Jacopo Tintoretto , 1556

Das mosaische Schlangenwunder (Umkreis) is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Jacopo Tintoretto. It dates from 1556 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Das mosaische Schlangenwunder (Umkreis) is a 16th-century painting associated with the Venetian artist Tintoretto, held in the Alte Pinakothek collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a crowded, dimly lit scene with robed figures surrounding a seated man and a standing figure, suggesting a narrative or biblical theme.

Technique & Style

The work features dramatic chiaroscuro, with intense light on faces and figures contrasting with dark shadows, creating a sense of drama and tension. The style is characteristic of Mannerism, with its emphasis on bold composition and expressive lighting.

History & Provenance

Attributed to Tintoretto's circle, the painting is dated to around 1556, a period when Tintoretto was active as a leading painter in Venice.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Jacopo Tintoretto

Jacopo Robusti (late September or early October 1518 – 31 May 1594), best known as Tintoretto ( TIN-tə-RET-oh; Italian: ; Venetian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter of the Venetian school.