The Tempest is a Renaissance painting by the Italian master Giorgione dated between 1506 and 1508. Originally commissioned by the Venetian noble Gabriele Vendramin, the painting is now in the Gallerie dell'Accademia of Venice, Italy. Despite considerable discussion by art historians, the meaning of the scene remains elusive. Giorgione, 1506 — painted at 28. Canvas and oil paint. 82 × 73 cm. In the Gallerie dell'Accademia. High Renaissance and Venetian school. Wiki link