Marietta Robusti

artist bio

Marietta Robusti, also known as La Tintoretta, was a Venetian painter of the Renaissance period. As the daughter of Tintoretto, she trained in his workshop and became a notable portraitist, though much of her work is debated in terms of attribution.

what you'll learn

Studying Robusti's work allows students to explore the challenges faced by female artists in the Renaissance and to analyze the stylistic characteristics of Mannerist portraiture. Students can also learn about attribution and the complexities of art historical research.