https://venice.dahvc.org/fall-2020/files/original/September_16_Visual_Analysis_of_work_from_Correr_and_Ducal_Palace_/Paradise/Jacopo_Tintoretto_-_Paradise_-_WGA22637.jpg d817c13dd28de711e8fc1ae1f464cafa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource September 16: Visual Analysis of work from Correr and Ducal Palace Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Paradise Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jacopo Tintoretto Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived DiPalma, Jessica. “Jacopo Tintoretto Artworks & Famous Paintings.” The Art Story, July 16, 2019. <a href="https://www.theartstory.org/artist/tintoretto/artworks/">https://www.theartstory.org/artist/tintoretto/artworks/</a>. Nichols, Thomas. "Tintoretto family." Grove Art Online. 2003; Accessed 26 Oct. 2020. https://www.oxfordartonline.com/groveart/view/10.1093/gao/9781884446054.001.0001/oao-9781884446054-e-7000085169. "Paradise By Tintoretto". 2020. Wga.Hu. https://www.wga.hu/html_m/t/tintoret/4a/ Image Source: Jacopo Tintoretto. 1588-1592. Paradise. painting. Place: Museo del Prado, cat. 398.. https://library.artstor.org/asset/LESSING_ART_10310120266. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Signoria of Venice Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1588 - 1592 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rafael Salazar-Paranhos Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource (c) 2006, SCALA, Florence / ART RESOURCE, N.Y. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Oil on canvas, 700 x 2200cm Type The nature or genre of the resource Painting Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Palazzo Ducale, Venice Description An account of the resource The painting Paradise, made by Jacopo and Dominico Tintoretto from 1588-1592, is featured in the Ducal Palace and represents the greatness of Venice during this time period. It is featured across the expanse of the Great Council wall and stands above where the Doge and his counselors would sit in their political meetings. This is one of the largest oil paintings on canvas in the world, at 7 meters by 22 meters, and in fact, there are so many individuals that very little space is unused, making the painting extremely crowded, while at the same time representing the fact that each individual is a part of a greater whole. To start, it features an immense depiction of religious figures such as Christ and the Virgin Mary. While these two are the most prominent figures featured in the center of the painting, there are many others scattered throughout that stand for the beliefs reiterated by Venice. For example, next to Christ is Archangel Michael who is representative of justice, as he holds onto the scales and gives direct approval. Moreover, Archangel Gabriel is known as a messenger and is seen speaking towards Mary, announcing that she will carry the child of God. The painting as a whole shows Tintoretto’s mastery of color and light, as he highlights certain parts more than others and contrasts different bodies very vividly [1]. Tintoretto was given the commission for Paradise after the burning of Doge’s Palace. It was a very coveted commission, that Veronese had earned first, but in the end Tintoretto was given the green light after Veronese had passed away. The painting was so large and laborious, that Tintoretto could not finish it by himself, which is why Dominico, his son, also was a part of the finished product. Due to its size and time of creation, the painting had an audience with open eyes, that analyzed the art very profoundly. Some felt like his depiction was too basic and pictured saints as commoners. On the other hand, others thought the artist used his creativity and artistic style to represent a very holy and heavenly scene with figures floating on clouds. [2] Overall, being that it lies in the Great Council Hall, where policy decisions were made, the painting is extremely significant for representing a Venetian Republic that rules by justice and unification. [3] It was made during a time period of great wealth and prosperity, and therefore it had a great importance for representing the republic in this way. [1] Jessica DiPalma, “Jacopo Tintoretto Artworks & Famous Paintings,” The Art Story. 2019 [2] Thomas Nichols, "Tintoretto family," Grove Art Online (2003) [3]"Paradise By Tintoretto".Wga.Hu. 2020.