Giorgione di Castelfranco

The Profile

Giorgione (Giorgio Barbarelli da Castelfranco, c.1477–1510) was an Italian painter of the Venetian Renaissance, known for enigmatic, poetic paintings and a small number of securely attributed works.

Born Giorgio Barbarelli da Castelfranco (c.1477). Active in Venice and associated with the Venetian school. Died 1510. La Tempesta (La tempesta) is preserved at the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice. Only a limited corpus of works is securely attributed to him; his subjects and meanings are often described as enigmatic.

A single lyrical review links Giorgione's La tempesta to the landscapes and music of Treviso and Venice. The reviewer draws musical parallels (Barber, Vivaldi) and describes the painting's storm, figures and pastoral setting. The review highlights La tempesta's enigmatic composition and its location at the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice.