Marietta Robusti, also known as Tintoretta, was an Italian painter of the late Renaissance period, born in Venice around 1560. She was the daughter of the renowned Venetian painter Jacopo Tintoretto, from whom she learned her craft. Despite facing societal barriers as a female artist, Robusti's talent and determination allowed her to establish herself as a respected painter. She primarily worked in her father's workshop, contributing to various projects and developing her own distinctive style.
Robusti's oeuvre includes portraits, religious scenes, and genre paintings, characterized by dynamic compositions and bold brushwork. Her work gained recognition both during her lifetime and posthumously, contributing to the legacy of women artists in Renaissance Italy. Though overshadowed by her father's fame for centuries, modern scholarship has brought attention to Robusti's significant contributions to Venetian painting.
Oil on canvas (1567-1568)
(1550 c.)