Scuola Grande di San Rocco

"San Rocco is bold and dramatic outside, its contents are even more stunning—a series of more than 60 paintings by Tintoretto." Full review

"Against the shadowy backdrop of the Black Death, eerie lightning-bolt illumination strikes Tintoretto's subjects in New Testament wall scenes." Full review

"The Archbrotherhood of St Roch was the richest of the six scuole grandi in 15th-century Venice. Its members came from the top end of the mercantile and professional classes." Full review

"The church has paintings by Tintoretto, or his school, on either side of the entrance door, between the first and second altar on the right, and on either side of the chancel. " Full review

"This 1478 gem stands out for its Tintoretto paintings, many of them on the ceiling (mirrors are provided so you can see them in detail)." Full review

"Tintoretto was chosen as their painter, and a fine collection of works by the great master (1564-1587) are on display here." Full review

"Preserved primarily as an art museum housing small rooms of fine ceramics and ancient gold, the lush painted walls and ceilings of the main room on the second floor really win the graffiti contest. " Full review

"The vast sala superiore (top floor hall), with artworks covering almost all the wall and ceiling space, is one of the most incredible sights in Venice." Full review

"The church was built in 1508, although its façade was remodelled between 1765 and 1771." Full review

"Pick up the free leaflet and follow the order in which the impressionistic 16th-century genius carried out the work by beginning upstairs, in the Sala dell'Albergo." Full review