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Scuola Grande di San Rocco

Opulent confraternity building adorned with a multitude of dramatic works by Tintoretto.

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Standard admission is €12 or €14 when bundled with entry to Chiesa di San Rocco.

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What makes it special

The richest Scuola Grande

Founded by wealthy Venetian merchants, this confraternity became the most prestigious of its kind.

'Saint Roch in glory'

This powerful painting secured Tintoretto the commission to decorate the Scuola’s interiors — though not without stirring controversy.

One man, fifty paintings

Over the next 23 years, Tintoretto painted more than 50 dramatic religious scenes, culminating in the breathtaking 'Crucifixion'.

Art in its historic home

A rare opportunity to see Renaissance masterpieces in their original setting — just as they were intended to be seen.

The grand staircase

Completed in 1550, this imposing staircase is lined with oversized, masterfully executed paintings.

Intricate woodwork

The Sala Capitolare is entirely clad in walnut paneling, framed by detailed allegorical sculptures.

Dramatic illumination

Original wall lamps, subtly enhanced by modern lighting, bathe the space in a rich, theatrical glow.

Scuola di San Rocco : Perhaps the most impressive chapter hall in all of Venice

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Its breathtaking grand interiors showcase some of the most dramatic artworks in Venice.

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Tintoretto: Venice’s 'Furious' master

Jacopo Robusti (1518–1594), best known as Tintoretto, was a prominent Italian Renaissance painter of the Venetian school.

His contemporaries were both impressed and unsettled by the speed of his execution and the boldness of his brushwork — so much so that he earned the nickname Il Furioso for his relentless energy.

His style is instantly recognizable: muscular figures, dramatic gestures, and daring use of perspective define much of his work.

While Tintoretto’s masterpieces can be found throughout Venice — from the Palazzo Ducale to the sacristy of Santa Maria della Salute — the most intimate setting for some of his finest paintings is also his final resting place: the breathtaking Madonna dell'Orto.