Der Gonzaga-Zyklus, Federico II. Gonzaga nimmt Parma ein,

um 1579/80

Material / Technology / Carrier

Leinwand

Dimensions of the object

212 x 283,5 cm

Displayed

AP OG Saal V

Department

Italienische Malerei

Genre

Malerei

Inventory number

7306

Acquisition

Aus Schloss Schleißheim

Stock

Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München

Citation

Jacopo Tintoretto (Jacopo Robusti), Der Gonzaga-Zyklus, Federico II. Gonzaga nimmt Parma ein, um 1579/80, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/k2xnBJ9xPd (Last updated on 17.10.2023)

After the completion of the first series of pictures, Guglielmo Gonzaga commissioned a further four paintings that Tintoretto executed within a short space of time. Once again he created the impression of great depth with large figures shown close-up in the foreground and very small characters in the background. Here, the first highlight in Federico II’s military career as commander of the papal troops is depicted: the recapturing of Parma from the French. From the right-hand side of the picture the military leader is giving commands to his soldiers who are already climbing the city walls on tree-ladders.