Episode 238 – Tintoretto’s Scuola di San Rocco P. 2 (The Competition)

Rebuilding The Renaissance

English - August 09, 2023 10:30 - 19 minutes - 18 MB - ★★★★★ - 202 ratings
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In 1564, the Scuola of San Rocco announced a competition for the commission for the ceiling paintings of the Albergo (board room) of their meeting house. True to his nature, Tintoretto surprised and outwitted all his competitors. Find out how in this episode!