Domenico Tintoretto

Comin, Domenico
Robusti, Domenico

Venetian, 1560 - 1635

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A mostly nude young woman with pale skin leans, half-sitting, back on one hand while she reaches for a silver vessel held by a second woman in this vertical painting. The woman who offers the vessel also has light skin, and both have auburn-brown hair bound up and interwoven with strands of pearls. The body of the woman at the center of the painting, Susanna, faces us and she turns her head to our left, to look at the vessel with shaded, dark eyes. She has a straight nose, and her ruby-red, full lips are closed. A glint on one earlobe suggests a jeweled earring behind curls that frame her face and brush her shoulders. She has small, firm breasts and wears a bronze-colored bracelet on each wrist. Crimson-red cloth hangs from the backs of her shoulders and drapes over her seat. Sheer white fabric covers her lap across her upper thighs. The toes of one foot rest on the ground while the other foot dips into the water of a pool. The other woman, holding the round vessel, faces away from us as she leans into the painting so only her head, shoulders, and arms are visible. Her dark pink sleeve wraps around the upper arm we can see, and she wears a gold-colored bracelet on that wrist. A swath of brick-red fabric hangs between the two women. A dark, shadowy bush dotted with deep pink roses fills the space behind Susanna and, in the distance to our left, two people stand under an arched trellis covered with vines. Wearing light-colored robes and hoods, the people in the distance are painted with silvery gray and cream white, and are translucent against the sky.
Domenico Tintoretto, Susanna, c. 1580s, oil on canvas, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1939.1.231

Susanna

Domenico Tintoretto · c. 1580s · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1939.1.231

The image consists of swirling lines and dynamic forms that convey motion. It shows elongated figures appearing to march or engage in a processional action, with shapes resembling flags or banners. The scene suggests a busy urban parade or a theatrical performance, where the figures are participating collectively. Strong diagonal elements and contrasting colors create depth and organized chaos, forming a visually striking and complex narrative.
Domenico Tintoretto, Venetian Soldiers Attacking Constantinople (recto), 1598/1605, brush and tempers on dark brown paper (top and bottom left corners made up), Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Purchased as the Gift of Alexander M. and Judith W. Laughlin, 2007.111.175.a

Venetian Soldiers Attacking Constantinople (recto)

Domenico Tintoretto · 1598/1605 · brush and tempers on dark brown paper (top and bottom left corners made up) ·  Accession ID  2007.111.175.a

This is a drawing of stylized forms depicting a figure with flowing lines. The artwork consists of loose, curved lines and dark smudges against a light brown background. The lines suggest a figure with intricate detailing, possibly with hair or other flowing elements, giving it a sense of movement and organic forms. The shading and the sketchy nature of the lines give it an unfinished yet expressive quality. The interplay of lines and shading creates a textural depth within the composition.
Domenico Tintoretto, Two Male Figures in Motion (verso), 1598/1605, black chalk on laid paper washed brown, Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Purchased as the Gift of Alexander M. and Judith W. Laughlin, 2007.111.175.b

Two Male Figures in Motion (verso)

Domenico Tintoretto · 1598/1605 · black chalk on laid paper washed brown ·  Accession ID  2007.111.175.b

This is a painting of a maritime scene featuring boats and figures engaged in various activities. The composition includes vessels with red canopies and oars, crowded with small figures. Three large figures are shown in action on the boats' masts or rigging. The lower part of the composition portrays a congregation of figures, with a sketchy style using muted colors of ochres and greys. Broad brushstrokes and dramatic contrasts enhance the sense of action.
Domenico Tintoretto, Venetian Ships Attacking Constantinople, 1598/1605, brush and tempera over some squaring in black chalk, on dark brown paper (upper right corner and irregular sides made up; laid on modern card), Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Purchased as the Gift of Alexander M. and Judith W. Laughlin, 2007.111.174

Venetian Ships Attacking Constantinople

Domenico Tintoretto · 1598/1605 · brush and tempera over some squaring in black chalk, on dark brown paper (upper right corner and irregular sides made up; laid on modern card) ·  Accession ID  2007.111.174

The image shows a sketch of a reclining male figure. Parts of the body are drawn, showing a muscular arm and torso, as the figure lies on his side facing upwards. Facial features are barely visible, and no clear hair details are shown. The sketch lacks detailed clothing, outlining only the body's form. A cross-shaped mark is present to the left of the figure. The background is a plain, slightly textured surface with a light gray tone and faint discolorations and marks.
Domenico Tintoretto, Jacopo Tintoretto, A Female Nude [verso], black chalk on blue laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1990.10.6.b

A Female Nude [verso]

Domenico Tintoretto, Jacopo Tintoretto · · black chalk on blue laid paper ·  Accession ID  1990.10.6.b

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The Circumcision

Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non · 1775 · etching and aquatint ·  Accession ID  1950.1.118.243

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The Martyrdom of Saint Peter

Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non · 1774 · etching and aquatint ·  Accession ID  1950.1.118.266

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The Adoration of the Shepherds

Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non · 1774 · etching and aquatint ·  Accession ID  1950.1.118.260