After the completion of the first series of pictures, guglielmo gonzaga commissioned a further four paintings that tintoretto executed within a short space of time. Once again he created the impression of great depth with large figures shown close-up in the foreground and very small characters in the background. Here, the first highlight in federico ii’s military career as commander of the papal troops is depicted: the recapturing of parma from the french. From the right-hand side of the picture the military leader is giving commands to his soldiers who are already climbing the city walls on tree-ladders (from alte pinakothek). Object Type: painting. Date: from 1579 until 1580. Dimensions: height: 212 cm (83.4 in); width: 283.5 cm (111.6 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Alte Pinakothek. Federico II Gonzaga captures Parma in 1521 (by Jacopo Tintoretto, 1579-80) - Alte Pinakothek, Munich
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