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Tintoretto (Jacopo Robusti) (1518-94). Venetian painter. His nickname derives from his fathers profession of dyer (tintore). Although after Titians death, little is known of his life. He is said to have trained very briefly with Titian, but the style of his immature works suggests that he may also have studied with Schiavone, Paris Bordone, or Bonifazio. Almost all his life was spent in Venice and most of his work is still in the churches or other buildings for which it was painted. He appears to have been unpopular because he was unscrupulous in procuring commissions and ready to undercut his competitors. By 1539 he was sufficiently mature to be established independently, painting pictures composed in a traditional Venetian manner†¦show more content†¦Tintoretto had great influence on Venetian painting, but the artist who most fruitfully absorbed the visionary energy and intensity of his work was ElShow MoreRelatedThe Last Supper By Jacopo Tintoretto1264 Words   |  6 Pagesartist Jacopo Tintoretto, painted The Last Supper in 1592-1594. The last supper is an oil painting on canvas and it is placed in the Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, northern Italy. The dimensions of the painting are 365cm and 568cm. The Last Supper by Tintoretto creates a dramatic scene and it is related to Christian’s beliefs and is a religious art. 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