Veronese: Three Masters of the Venetian School of Painting in the Late Renaissance (Part 3)

[New Three Talents Launch] Veronese (Paolo Veronese, 1528-1588) was an Italian Renaissance painter. Veronese, together with Titian (Tizian, 1488-1576) of the older generation, and Tintoretto (Tintoretto, 1518-1594), who was ten years older, together constituted the dominant Venetian school of painting in the late Renaissance of the 16th century. Sanjie".

Veronese is best known for his large historical paintings of religious and mythological subjects, such as The Wedding at Cana, The Feast in the House of Levi and The Feast in the House of Levi. Trionfo di Venezia (Triumph of Venice). He trained in the studio of the Veronese school painter Badile and soon began accepting important custom contracts. This is also thanks to the association with the famous architect Michele Sanmicheli, with whom he entered into a partnership. An accomplished colourist, Veronese developed a naturalistic style of painting under the influence of Titian after an early Mannerist experience.

Veronese is best known for his beautifully designed series of narrative paintings, full of dramatic and colorful styles, grand architectural scenes and ornately detailed scenes. Especially his large paintings of the refectory of the monastery in Venice and Verona, with many figures. He was also the leading painter of ceilings in Venice, such as Palazzo Ducale, Chiesa di San Sebastiano and Villa Barbaro.

Veronese has always been admired for his "brilliant colours, sumptuous and sensitive brushwork, noble and elegant figures, and spectacular scenes", but his works are considered "lack of depth of expression, humanity and sublime". Of the "Three Heroes", the least appreciated by modern critics.

(Author: Bai Ding)

(Editor in charge: Jiang Qiming)

(Source of the article: New Sancai first release)