Doge Giovanni Bembo in front of Venice

Giovanni Bembo was the 92nd Doge of Venice, reigning from his election on December 2, 1615 until his death. This stunning and vivid canvas portrays his coronation.

Tintoretto was an Italian painter and a notable exponent of the Venetian school. The speed with which he painted, and the unprecedented boldness of his brushwork, were both admired and criticized by his contemporaries.