Madonna dell'Orto : The 'Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple' was initially created as two vertical halves, a fact easily noticeable at the bottom, particularly in the child's dress

Madonna dell'Orto : Two monumental paintings, each nearly 15 meters high, grace the lateral sides of the apse, flanking the altar

Madonna dell'Orto : 'The Last Judgment' depicts a tumultuous cosmic event of immense proportions, skilfully crafted to give the impression that it is cascading towards the viewer

Madonna dell'Orto : Detail of the upper section of the 'The Last Judgment' as viewed from within the choir

Madonna dell'Orto : Opposite of 'The last judgment' stands the equally impressive 'Worship of the Golden Calf'

Madonna dell'Orto : Moses, illuminated by divine light, receives the tablets of the law

Madonna dell'Orto : It's no wonder the church contains so many works of Tintoretto; it was his home parish and now it hosts his tomb in a side chapel

Madonna dell'Orto : A rather small and unassuming engraving in the white marble floor marks Tintoretto's tomb

Madonna dell'Orto : The organ over the entrance is one of the most powerful in Venice

Madonna dell'Orto : Outside, the facade is divided into three sections: the side sections boast quadruple mullioned windows, while the central section houses a large rose window

Madonna dell'Orto : Statues of the Apostles are among the numerous intricate details found in the facade

Madonna dell'Orto : The enchanting hues of the sunset cast upon the brickwork of the church, with the 56-meter campanile towering in the background

Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto

Church of Madonna dell'Orto

Gothic church adorned with 10 impressive paintings by Tintoretto, who is also buried within.

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Highlights

Origin of the name

If you translate it to 'Virgin Mary in the Vegetable Garden', that's correct: according to legend, a miraculous statue of the Madonna once existed in a nearby vegetable garden.

15-meter (50-foot) high canvases

The pentagonal apse is decorated with paintings by Jacopo Robusti, known as Tintoretto, including two giant canvases on the sides: 'The Last Judgment' and 'The Adoration of the Golden Calf', both from 1563.

More Tintoretto

If you notice a vertical glitch in the 'Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple', it's because it originally adorned the outsides of two organ doors. The musical connection is suggested by the monumental 15-step stairway, representing the 15 psalms recited by pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.

Elegant Facade

The inclined galleries with niches, each housing a statue of an apostle, are unique in Venice.