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Dottie Mayo

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Born in 1528 in Verona, Italy (birthplace influenced his change in name from Caliari to Veronese

Was originally apprenticed to a stonecutter (his father’s profession), but became apprenticed to artist Antonio Badile when he showed an interest in painting

Created paintings for famous locations such as the Palazzo Ducale and various churches

Opened a family workshop towards the end of his life, including his brother and two sons

Died in 1588 in Venice, Italy

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Veronese was mostly known for his oil paintings on canvas, though some of his earliest works were frescoes (paintings on wet plaster)

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Usually painted allegorical, biblical, or historical scenes. He’s known for painting images with lots of people, architecture, and bright colors

After disputes with the church over heresy, his biblical works became less popular

Often included heavily Renaissance-influenced architecture in his paintings

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Commissions came from many churches for altarpieces and devotional paintings

Venetian authorities commissioned him to paint various parts of the Palazzo Ducale

Various other Venetian elites

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Painted many scenes involving the Renaissance-influenced architecture of Venice at the time

Focused only on painting, had no other interests aside from creating the works he was commissioned to do

Combined works of other artists, both Renaissance-age and not

Veronese inspired many other painters with his form and color techniques (ex. Paul Cezanne and Eugene Delacroix)

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Works- Last Supper (aka. Feast in the House of Levi)

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Works- Last Supper (aka. Feast in the House of Levi)

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The work contained the biblical scene of Jesus' last meal with his apostles, but Veronese also included other characters and objects present, such as a dog, a jester, and a servant with a bleeding nose. Though the work is beautiful, he received heavy criticism during the time of the Inquisition. He defended his right to paint what he wanted, and the tribunal only suggested that he change the name rather than destroy the painting.

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This is one of six paintings Veronese was commissioned to paint on the ceilings of the Villa Barbaro, built for the elite by Palladio. Veronese painted various landscapes with images of Barbaro's family along with other mythological figures. These ceilings were mainly frescoes and painted with the help of his brother Benedetto.

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Works- The Allegory of Wisdom and Strength

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Works- The Allegory of Wisdom and Strength

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This piece was created towards the end of Veronese's lifetime. It was commissioned by Rudolph II in a series along with other mythology-inspired works. This painting specifically shows Wisdom in the form of a woman looking up to heaven, with Hercules next to her symbolizing strength and a globe with riches below them symbolizing the world.

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This piece was commissioned for S. Giorgio Maggiore. This shows Veronese's typical style of a large crowd of people, showing ordered and exact movement, surrounded by classical Renaissance architecture. It also depicts the artist's love of pomp and extravagance in his paintings.

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This painting was commissioned for the church of Sta. Corona. Though he used darker tone than usual, he still included his typical style of bright color. The detailed brushstrokes in his work show his skill, especially in this later period of his life when he was also working on pieces for the Palazzo Ducale and opening his family workshop.