Scuola Grande di San Rocco

Venice, Italy

The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is noted for its collection of paintings by Tintoretto, generally agreed to include some of his finest work.

In January 1515 the project of the building was entrusted to Bartolomeo Bon, although some authorities assign it to his son Pietro Bon. In 1524 his work was continued by Sante Lombardo, who, in turn, three years later was replaced by Antonio Scarpagnino. Following his death in 1549, the last architect to work on the edifice was Giangiacomo dei Grigi, finishing in September 1560.

In 1564 the painter Tintoretto was commissioned to provide paintings for the Scuola, and his most renowned works are to be found in the Sala dell'Albergo and the Sala Superiore. All the works in the building are by him, or his assistants, including his son Domenico: they were executed between 1564 and 1587. Works in the sala terra are in homage to the Virgin Mary, and concentrate on episodes from her life. In the sala superiore, works on the ceiling are from the Old Testament, and on the walls from the New Testament. Together, they show the biblical story from Fall to Redemption.

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Founded: 1515
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Italy

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Nils Paellmann (5 months ago)
Tintoretto's masterwork is an overwhelming experience. I had been here many years but didn't fully remember how great it was, especially the famous great hall on the second floor. The whole Scuola is in an absolutely fabulous condition. Besides Tintoretto's paintings, the wood carvings are great as well, including carved "fake" bookshelves.
Dawidous s (5 months ago)
Paintings are very well maintained, the second floor hall is completely covered in paintings and crafts, so it looks pretty. But it is hard to see the details because of lighting issues. Overall, it's fine, after you have already seen better places in Venice, if not - don't prioritize it. The main painting in the third room (which is 50% of 3rd room) was covered and in renovation, but there is no information on the entrance about outgoing renovations.
Clo Jade (6 months ago)
BEAUTIFUL ART TINTORETTO ATE. woman at the desk didnt seem to be a fan of tourists. oh well. otherwise had a great experience, went alone and it was very quiet. there's a map and an audioguide you can get for 5€ - highly recommend if you want to learn about the place and the art.
Hitesh Pankhania (7 months ago)
Great museum for art and history lovers. The artwork is masterful and the museum peaceful. The floors are original and little to no restoration so far, therefore you need to watch your step because you can easily trip over especially the ground floor. There are 4 floors to visit, the 1st floor being the main attraction.
Jef Henninger (8 months ago)
It's really cool but the huge painting that you're supposed to be seeing there is under renovation and it looks like it'll be like that for a while. They shouldn't be charging full price when you can't see that. Other than that, it's a short but really cool stop.
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