Who painted Gonzaga-Zyklus, II. Reihe, 3. Einnahme von Pavia?

Gonzaga-Zyklus, II. Reihe, 3. Einnahme von Pavia was painted by Jacopo Tintoretto in 1590.

Where can I see Gonzaga-Zyklus, II. Reihe, 3. Einnahme von Pavia?

Gonzaga-Zyklus, II. Reihe, 3. Einnahme von Pavia is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Gonzaga-Zyklus, II. Reihe, 3. Einnahme von Pavia?

Gonzaga-Zyklus, II. Reihe, 3. Einnahme von Pavia is associated with Mannerism.

Artwork

Gonzaga-Zyklus, II. Reihe, 3. Einnahme von Pavia

Jacopo Tintoretto , 1590

Gonzaga-Zyklus, II. Reihe, 3. Einnahme von Pavia is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Jacopo Tintoretto. It dates from 1590 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1590 by the Venetian painter Jacopo Tintoretto, this work forms the third panel of the Gonzaga Cycle, a series that records episodes linked to the Gonzaga dynasty. Executed in the late‑Renaissance Mannerist idiom, the canvas now resides in Munich’s Alte Pinakothek, where it illustrates the historic seizure of the city of Pavia.

Subject & Meaning

The composition captures the moment of Pavia’s capture, presenting a tumultuous battlefield teeming with combatants and mounted riders. At the centre, a cavalryman thrusts his sword skyward, embodying the decisive force of the conquering army, while surrounding figures either clash or flee, conveying the chaos of the event.

Technique & Style

Tintoretto employs a vigorous brushstroke and exaggerated perspective typical of Mannerism, giving the scene a sense of movement and tension. Strong chiaroscuro models the principal figures, casting deep shadows that heighten drama and enhance spatial depth, while the bright illumination draws the eye to the central horseman.

History & Provenance

The painting was produced as part of a commissioned series for the Gonzaga family, who sought visual documentation of their political and military achievements. After remaining in the family’s collection for centuries, it entered the holdings of the Alte Pinakothek in the 19th century, where it has been displayed as part of the museum’s Italian Renaissance holdings.

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.