https://venice.dahvc.org/fall-2020/files/original/Miracle_of_St._Mark_[St._Mark_Preserving_a_Christian_Slave]/AHSC_ORPHANS_1071314072.jpg 87b06c82fa2d656ce011782acc23a586 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 <em>Miracle of St. Mark (St. Mark Preserving a Christian Slave)</em> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jacopo Tintoretto Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1548 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jared Kreis Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 415x541cm, oil on canvas 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 Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice, Italy Description An account of the resource This painting immediately caught my attention with its varying and vivid colors. A key characteristic in this painting is the <em>maniera</em> style, which was the stylistic basis for many of Tintoretto's paintings. [1] Maneira was a way in which "<span>artists developed qualities of grace, novelty, and curiosity in their painting, at the same time adhering to older formal conventions." [2] Looking at this painting it is clear that Tintoretto intended for St. Mark to be the central figure of the painting, as he can be seen coming in from the sky. I also believe Tintoretto painted so many figures in the painting to demonstrate the importance of the event and highlight the sense of calamity it brings. This allows St. Mark to 'swoop' in from the sky and become the hero amongst all the chaos. Furthermore, the accentuation of light around St. Mark's head enhances his status as a prominent religious and mythological figure. The white color of St. Mark's halo gives a sense of purity and hope. This, along with the white architecture in the background, contrast with the spectator's outfits. Many of them are wearing darker colors, specifically red, which is notorious for its symbolism of danger. This painting also depicts the power of religion because although the tortured man was a slave, St. Mark still saw value in his life because the slave was praying in front of his temple. This coincides with the typical religious theme in Venice and its art. This creativity and unique style solidified Tintoretto's presence in Venice. Tintoretto was known his bold and expressive brushwork, which made his paintings seem unfinished to his contemporaries. This is now seen by scholars as a key step in the development of oil-on-canvas painting. [3] Tintoretto took classic religious elements and poured his emotions into his paintings to truly craft a work of art that demonstrated the unique style that was growing in Venice.<br /><br />[1] Echols, Robert, and Frederick Ilchman. <i>Tintoretto: Artist of Renaissance Venice</i>.<br /><br />[2] “Maniera.” Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, inc.<br /><br />[3] Echols, Robert. "Giovanni Galizzi and the Problem of the Young Tintoretto." Artibus Et Historiae 16, no. 31 </span> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <p>Echols, Robert, and Frederick Ilchman. <i>Tintoretto: Artist of Renaissance Venice</i>. Washington: National Gallery of Art, 2018.</p> Echols, Robert. "Giovanni Galizzi and the Problem of the Young Tintoretto." Artibus Et Historiae 16, no. 31 (1995): 69-110. Accessed October 27, 2020. doi:10.2307/1483499.<br /> <p>“Maniera.” Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. Accessed October 27, 2020. https://www.britannica.com/art/maniera.</p> <strong>Image:</strong> Tintoretto (Jocopo Robusti), Venetian, 1518-1594. 1548. Miracle of St. Mark (St. Mark Preserving a Christian Slave). https://library.artstor.org/asset/AHSC_ORPHANS_1071314072. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Tintoretto (Jocopo Robusti), Venetian, 1518-1594. 1548. Miracle of St. Mark (St. Mark Preserving a Christian Slave). https://library.artstor.org/asset/AHSC_ORPHANS_1071314072. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource (c) 2006, SCALA, Florence / ART RESOURCE, N.Y.