Angel with Censer and Chalice
Late 16th century Santa Maria dell'Orto, Venice
About this artwork
This Mannerist oil painting by Domenico Tintoretto depicts a winged angel, likely an Archangel, standing on clouds. The angel holds a censer in its left hand and a golden chalice or lamp in its right, while surrounded by numerous ethereal cherubs.
Did you know?
Domenico Tintoretto, son of the more famous Jacopo Tintoretto, was a prolific painter who continued his father's workshop tradition in Venice. While often overshadowed, his work showcases the dramatic flair and fluid brushwork characteristic of the Venetian school, frequently depicting religious subjects with intense emotion and dynamic compositions, much like this celestial figure engaged in a sacred ritual. This painting is believed to be part of a larger decorative scheme, likely for a chapel in Venice.
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Angel with Censer and Chalice
Domenico Tintoretto, Late 16th century
