A Venetian Master of Drama and Light Jacopo Tintoretto, born Jacopo Robusti in Venice around 1518, remains one of the most compelling and enigmatic figures of the High Renaissance and early Baroque periods. His very nickname, “Tintoretto” – little dyer – speaks to his family’s trade, yet it belies the immense artistry that would distinguish him from all others. Unlike many artists who benefited from structured apprenticeships, Tintore…