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tintoretto and madonna dell'orto church Venice

On this day in history: Artist Tintoretto dies

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On May 31, 1594, the art world lost one of its most dynamic and influential figures, Jacopo Robusti, known as Tintoretto.

On this day in history: Giacomo Matteotti denounces fascist election win

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 30th May 1924, a pivotal and courageous speech delivered in the Italian parliament marked the beginning of a crisis for Benito Mussolini’s Fascist government. The young socialist politician behind the speech, Giacomo Matteotti, denounced the recent general election as fraudulent and violent, a stance that led to his kidnap and murder.

Caravaggio murder of Tomassino sees him on the run. Image shows David with the head of Goliath painted by Caravaggio, and a portrait of the artist.

On this day in history: Caravaggio commits murder

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 28th May 1606, the late Renaissance artist Caravaggio committed a murder that forced him to spend the rest of his life on the run.

Portrait of a Halberdier, 1528–1530, oil on canvas, J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles Engraving of Pontormo from Vasari's book.

On this day in history: Birth of artist Jacopo Carucci da Pontormo

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jacopo Carucci, better known as Pontormo, was born on May 24, 1494, in the small Tuscan village of Pontorme. The artist played a crucial role in the development of Mannerism.

Baccio d'Agnolo engraving and a close up of his work in Santa Maria Novella church

On this day in history: Baccio d’Agnolo born

May 19, 2024May 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The woodcarver, sculptor, and architect Baccio D’Agnolo, who helped shape the architectural landscape of Renaissance Florence, was born in the city on 19th May 1462.

On this day in history: Cosimo II de’ Medici born

May 12, 2024May 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Born in Florence 12th May 1590, Cosimo II de’ Medici, reigned as Grand Duke of Tuscany from 1609 until his untimely demise in 1621. He assumed a largely ceremonial role during his twelve-year tenure, entrusting administrative duties to his ministers, but was patron of physicist Galileo Gallilei.