The Scuola Grande di San Rocco in Venice was built for the Confraternity of St. Roch, a group of wealthy Venetian citizens founded in 1478. Pietro Bon received the project in January 1515, Sante Lombardo continued in 1524, Antonio Scarpagnino replaced him about three years later, and Giangiacomo dei Grigi finished in September 1560.
The article names no style and says the design resembles other Venetian scuole. It gives no materials or dimensions. The ground-floor Sala Terra has a nave and two aisles, and a stair with a domed landing leads to the Sala Superiore and the Sala dell'Albergo.
Tintoretto was commissioned in 1564 and worked there until 1587, painting ceiling and wall works. The article says all works are by Tintoretto or his assistants but also lists works by Titian and Palma il Giovane. It is open daily except December 25 and January 1.
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