Gods, saints and heroes fill the canvases of Paolo Veronese (1528-88), bathed in rich golden light and bedecked with gold, pearls and sumptuous fabrics. His works express the glamour and opulence of 16th century Venice, yet his magnificent canvases drew the disapproving attention of the Inquisition. This talk looks at his highly successful career and considers how the grandeur and independence of his vision mirrored that of The Most Serene Republic – the city of Venice.
Paolo Veronese – The Happiest of Painters
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