Paolo Veronese

Paolo Veronese (1528 – 19 April 1588) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance. He was a Venetian. He is remembered for paintings such as The Wedding at Cana and The Feast in the House of Levi. He became known as "Veronese" from his birthplace in Verona. His best works are elaborate narratives. These are executed in a dramatic and colorful Mannerist style. They are full of majestic architectural settings and pageantry. His large paintings of biblical feasts are especially notable.

Paolo Veronese
Self portrait
Born1528
Verona
Died19 April 1588(1588-04-19) (aged 59–60)
Venice
NationalityItalian
Known forPainting
Notable work
Wedding at Cana
Feast in the House of Levi
MovementRenaissance
  • Iseppo and Adriano da Porto
    Iseppo and Adriano da Porto
  • Assumption of the Virgin
    Assumption of the Virgin
  • Sacrifice of Isaac
    Sacrifice of Isaac
  • Wedding at Cana
    Wedding at Cana
  • Feast in the House of Levi
    Feast in the House of Levi
  • Feast in the House of Simon
    Feast in the House of Simon
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