Portrait of the Sculptor Jacopo Sansovino
c. 1566 Uffizi Gallery
About this artwork
This is a portrait of the eminent High Renaissance sculptor and architect Jacopo Sansovino, depicted in his later years. The subject is shown from the waist up, holding a pair of compasses, which symbolizes his profession.
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Jacopo Sansovino, a pivotal figure in Venetian Renaissance architecture, transformed the city's urban landscape. This portrait by Tintoretto captures Sansovino in his advanced age, symbolizing his mastery of design and construction through the compasses he holds. It's a striking depiction of one master by another, reflecting the vibrant artistic community of 16th-century Venice.
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Portrait of the Sculptor Jacopo Sansovino
Jacopo Tintoretto, c. 1566
