Paolo Veronese: 9 works

'To realise his Mannerist principles, he used the landscape format in the following narrative strategy: in front of a dark background and without any attempt to create greater depth, Veronese has grouped the actors tightly, overlapping them and creating surprising relationships.'

'Veronese shows the moment of Nicholas's recognition -- or subsequent consecration -- with an angel above bringing his bishop's stole, crozier and mitre.'

'Veronese experimented with the composition and the figures, covering the whole page.'

'Derived from a more harmoniously composed design by Raphael, known through a number of prints, Veronese's picture diverges from its source in its dramatic cropping and the unusual, knotty grouping of the angels and the cross at the top.'

'Along with Titian and Tintoretto, Veronese formed the great triple star of Venetian painters of the 16th century.'

'Veronese was among the greatest masters of light and color, and his work had an enduring impact on later artists, from Annibale Carracci and Velázquez to Tiepolo.'

'Paolo Veronese used rich, luminous color and vibrant light to animate the scene.'

'Europa is depicted in a state of partial undress, with her yellow mantle and belt lying on the ground.'