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"The Miracle of St Mark Freeing the Slave"

Tintoretto (Jacopo Comin) (i) - Oil (i) - 1548 - (Gallerie dell'Accademia (Venezia, Italy)) (i) - Italian Renaissance (i)



Discover one of the most famous works of art from the Renaissance period: The Miracle of St Mark Freeing the Slave, a painting by Tintoretto (Jacopo Comin), is an exceptional example of Italian Renaissance art. This masterpiece is currently housed in the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice, Italy.

About the Painting


The Miracle of St Mark Freeing the Slave was created by Tintoretto in 1548 and measures 415 cm x 541 cm. The painting portrays an episode from Jacopo da Varazze's Golden Legend, showcasing Saint Mark, patron saint of Venice, intervening to make invulnerable a slave who was going to be martyrized for his veneration of a saint's relics.

The Artist: Tintoretto (Jacopo Comin)


Tintoretto, born Jacopo Robusti in late September or early October 1518, was an Italian painter from the Venetian school of Italian painting. He was famed for his swift painting technique and the audacity of his brushwork, which earned him the nickname Il Furioso ('The Furious'). His contemporaries both admired and envied his ability to work quickly while maintaining exceptional quality.

The Gallerie dell'Accademia


Gallerie dell'Accademia, located in the heart of Venice, is a museum gallery of pre-19th-century art. It houses an impressive collection of works by famous artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Gentile Bellini. The museum was originally the gallery of the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia, the art academy of Venice.

Additional Information


To learn more about Tintoretto's life and works, visit our dedicated Tintoretto (Jacopo Comin) page on WahooArt.com. For information about other masterpieces housed in the Gallerie dell'Accademia, explore our Gallerie dell'Accademia collection.

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