Eternal Tintoretto: the Italian painter in the spotlight at a Jacquemart-André Museum exhibition

Come and admire the masterpieces of Tintoretto, the master of Italian painting, at the Jacquemart-André Museum, in an exclusive exhibition on view from September 11, 2026 to January 24, 2027.

The Italian Mannerism movement emerged in the 16th century as a reaction to the Renaissance and the demand for perfect imitation of nature. Proponents of Mannerism champion emotion and the artist’s subjective gaze, which allows for more expressive and personal effects in works of art.

The painter Jacopo Robusti, known as the Tintoret, is one of the leading figures of this Italian movement. Come discover this Venetian artist, celebrated for his energy and dramatic flair, through the exposition at the museum Jacquemart-André. The Parisian museum is devoting a retrospective on Tintoretto, from September 11, 2026 to January 24, 2027.

This exhibition plunges us into the work of the Venetian painter, with a thematic route that offers an overview of the artist's entire career. The musée Jacquemart-André also reveals Tintoretto's strong influence and his legacy, evident in 19th-century French painting.

Tintoretto spent his entire life in the Venice of the 16th century. In this city bubbling with activity and art, the painter stood out especially for his work within the city’s institutions, where he carried out several major decorations and frescoes. Tintoretto produced numerous portraits, such as history paintings and religious subjects.

With bold compositions, vivid colors, and striking light effects, Tintoretto stands out on the Italian art scene. His style is as admired as it is rejected by his contemporaries. He is, in particular, one of the great rivals of Titian, the indispensable painter of that era.

In this exhibition, the Jacquemart-André Museum presents around forty paintings and graphic works. Through these canvases, visitors can appreciate the diversity and depth of Tintoretto’s genius, spanning religious scenes, portraits, and depictions of mythological figures. By closely examining these works, one can glimpse the painter’s humor, sensuality, and keen critical eye. The show also traces the artist’s legacy and the lasting influence that endured into the 19th century. Ingres, Delacroix, Cézanne or Manet drew on Tintoretto as a touchstone and a potent source of inspiration.

More than 600 paintings attributed to Tintoretto — a rich corpus scattered across several countries around the world. It’s a pity, then, that the Jacquemart-André Museum’s exhibition doesn’t showcase more works. The lineup feels a touch short; we would have liked to see even more canvases from this great master of Venetian painting. The subjects, mostly religious, may not strike a chord with everyone, but art lovers should appreciate the distinctive style of this important Venetian painter. For connoisseurs, this exhibition is a superb chance to admire the work of a pivotal figure in Italian art.

Fans of Italian painting are set to head to the Jacquemart-André Museum for the autumn 2026, for a fresh encounter with an Italian master.

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