Scuola Grande di San Rocco

Venice, Italy

The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is noted for its collection of paintings by Tintoretto, generally agreed to include some of his finest work.

In January 1515 the project of the building was entrusted to Bartolomeo Bon, although some authorities assign it to his son Pietro Bon. In 1524 his work was continued by Sante Lombardo, who, in turn, three years later was replaced by Antonio Scarpagnino. Following his death in 1549, the last architect to work on the edifice was Giangiacomo dei Grigi, finishing in September 1560.

In 1564 the painter Tintoretto was commissioned to provide paintings for the Scuola, and his most renowned works are to be found in the Sala dell'Albergo and the Sala Superiore. All the works in the building are by him, or his assistants, including his son Domenico: they were executed between 1564 and 1587. Works in the sala terra are in homage to the Virgin Mary, and concentrate on episodes from her life. In the sala superiore, works on the ceiling are from the Old Testament, and on the walls from the New Testament. Together, they show the biblical story from Fall to Redemption.

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Founded: 1515
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Italy

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Murat Yıkılmaz (46 days ago)
With Titoretto's unique works and magnificent main hall, better reflects Venice's material and artistic wealth of that period than Palazzo Ducale. Therefore, it is one of the rare places in Venice that I highly recommend visiting.
Aqualife 101 (2 months ago)
Beautiful museum definitely worth visiting if you’re in venice The artwork was amazing and we loved every second of it We used an audio guide we found on Spotify which was really helpful Would recommend ??
MU Rana (2 months ago)
Call it the City of Love or the City of Canals Venice renowned for including its beautiful bridges, gondola rides, atmospheric streets and carnival celebrations. Sweets are on virtually every corner and rather than taxing by car, locals use the water taxi to get around the several islands which make up this city that in many respects reminds me of a trip to Disney less the rides. ??
Ines Adam-Dima (4 months ago)
Wonderful wood carvings, beautiful Tintoretto frescoes, every square centimeter is an artistic masterpiece. Mirrors available to admire and study the ceiling paintings. Free map with the authors and names of the paintings.
Kerron Montgomery (5 months ago)
Talk about underrated! This place is amazing! There are many pieces here painted mainly by tinteretto and many scholars. There is a vast reliquary on the top level in beautiful wooden artwork themselves. If you appreciate art and want to see something as close to the Sistine chapel as you can get, then this is your ticket! We practically had the place to ourselves during late October. It was one of the highlights of Venice! As an art lover, it was a must see. We did not expect this to be as grand and vast as it was. The entrance is a painted chapel and you can go upstairs to another one that is even more incredible. The one upstairs has mirrors available so you're not craning your neck to see everything. Brilliant!! I looked up the dimensions compared to the Sistine chapel and it's almost identical. I don't know why this one does not get more fame, but the ceiling and artwork are absolutely beautiful. Tinteretto was an extremely accomplished and talented painter. The glass work here is also very incredible. There are glass lanterns that are displayed throughout the upper chapel. This was definitely another one of our highlights of Venice. We are so glad we took the time to go here and see this incredible place. Even though the main painting here is Tinteretto's famous and colossal 'Crucifixion' was undergoing restoration in maintenance, this place did not disappoint. It's surprised us and brought us into a place of wonder. It was amazing.
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