Tintoretto's Christ Washing the Disciples' Feet

An outstanding painting by the Venetian artist Jacopo Robusti Tintoretto (1518-1594).

A painting of Christ washing the disciples' feet

Dates

Permanent

Visitor information

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am- 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday Closed

Free entry

No booking required

About

An outstanding work is the major painting by the Venetian artist Jacopo Robusti Tintoretto (1518-1594). 

On display in the main gallery, Christ Washing the Disciples’ Feet was originally painted for the church of San Marcuolo in Venice, eventually given to St Nicholas’ Cathedral in Newcastle and purchased by Tyne & Wear Museums in 1986.