Der Gonzaga-Zyklus, Federico II. Gonzaga verteidigt Pavia,

um 1579/80

Material / Technology / Carrier

Leinwand

Dimensions of the object

210 x 276,5 cm

Displayed

AP OG Saal V

Department

Italienische Malerei

Genre

Malerei

Inventory number

7308

Acquisition

Aus Schloss Schleißheim

Stock

Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München

Citation

Jacopo Tintoretto (Jacopo Robusti), Der Gonzaga-Zyklus, Federico II. Gonzaga verteidigt Pavia, um 1579/80, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/53470q5x9e (Last updated on 17.10.2023)

The death of Pope Leo X resulted in many papal mercenaries defecting to the French. For this reason, the French seized the opportunity to attack Pavia where Federico II Gonzaga and the remainder of the papal army had entrenched themselves. Despite heavy fighting the French were not able to take the city. This success brought the young Federico much recognition and glory. Tintoretto stages the battle like a theatrical performance. The tent on the right-hand edge of the picture frames the view of events like a curtain.