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MALOMBRA, Pietro (b. 1556, Venezia, d. 1618, Venezia) |
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The Doge and Senators in the Sala del Collegio, Palazzo Ducale, Venice-Oil on canvas, 186 x 224 cm Private collection | |
Malombra pioneered this style of historical interior scenes, intended to document a specific scene and accurately represent the surroundings. He was the first painter to represent the interior of the Sala del Collegio in the Doge's Palace; eight versions of the present painting exist, showing meetings in the magnificent hall. |
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