The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is a building located in the Sestiere of San Polo, Venice. It was built in the 16th century and served as a religious brotherhood devoted to Saint Roch, who was venerated by Venetians for his help during a plague epidemic. The original purpose of the building was to serve as an orphanage, but it soon became one of the most important artistic centers in Venice.
It is renowned for its interior decorations and paintings created by Tintoretto from 1564 until his death in 1594. During this time, he completed over forty works which adorn its walls and ceilings, including The Last Supper (1564-66) and Crucifixion (1565-76). These artworks are considered some of Tintoretto’s finest works and have become iconic symbols of Venetian culture.
In addition to being an important site for Italian Renaissance art, the Scuola Grande di San Rocco has also been used as a cultural center since its founding in 1478. Today, it hosts concerts and other events throughout the year that celebrate music and other forms of art from around Europe.