Definition

Proper noun * Jacopo Robusti: The birth name of the Italian Renaissance painter more commonly known as Tintoretto. He was a major figure of the Venetian school of painting in the 16th century.

Usage

This name is used in formal, historical, or academic contexts to refer to the artist, though he is far more frequently identified by his professional name, Tintoretto. * The exhibition features several early works by Jacopo Robusti, created before he adopted the name Tintoretto. * Art historians studying the Venetian school often examine the techniques of Jacopo Robusti.

Advanced Usage

• The name Jacopo Robusti is primarily used to specify the individual's identity separate from his artistic persona. It is most relevant when discussing his biography, family lineage, or very early career before he established his reputation.

Variants and Related Words

• Tintoretto (Proper noun): The professional name (meaning "little dyer") by which Jacopo Robusti is universally known. This name is used to refer to his artistic oeuvre and legacy.
  • Tintoretto's "The Miracle of the Slave" is a masterpiece of dramatic composition.
• Il Furioso (Proper noun): A historical nickname for Tintoretto, referencing the energetic, sometimes fierce style of his painting.

Synonyms

• Tintoretto: This is the direct and most common synonym.

Noun

1. Italian painter of the Venetian school (1518-1594)