Muze met luit
1528 - 1594
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
119; 84; 16.5
About this artwork
height 119 cm x width 84 cm
Art Historical Context
**Muze met Luit (Muse with Lute)**Jacopo Tintoretto (1528–1594), a leading Venetian painter of the late Renaissance, captures the ethereal grace of a muse in this oil-on-canvas, now housed in the Rijks. Known as "Il Furioso" for his bold, dynamic style blending Titian's rich colors with Michelangelo's sculptural forms, Tintoretto bridged Renaissance harmony and emerging Mannerism. Created during Venice's golden age—a hub of artistic innovation and trade—the painting reflects the era's fascination with classical mythology, where muses embodied inspiration for poetry and music. Measuring 119 × ...
About the Artist
Jacopo Tintoretto
'Tintoretto' was nicknamed 'little dyer' for his father's humble occupation of 'tintore' ( a dyer), and 'il Furioso' for his violent application of paint. His work was sometimes criticized as being hastily executed and unfinished during his lifetime, but he was among the most influential and prominent Venetian painters of his time. Except for visiting Mantua around 1580, Tintoretto stayed in Venic...