Titian
1488–1576 · Italian · 30 artworks
High RenaissanceMannerism (Late Renaissance)GlazingColorito (emphasis on color)Dynamic CompositionExpressive BrushworkPsychological Realism
artist bio
Titian, also known as Tiziano Vecellio, was a leading painter of the Venetian school during the High Renaissance. He was celebrated for his mastery of color and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects, influencing generations of artists with his innovative techniques and dramatic compositions.
what you'll learn
Studying Titian's work allows students to understand the evolution of Renaissance painting, particularly the Venetian emphasis on color and light. Students can learn about portraiture, composition, and the use of glazing techniques to create rich, luminous surfaces.
related: Tintoretto, Paolo Veronese, Raphael
30 artworks
The Beauty
1536
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Portrait of Alfonso d`Avalos , in Armor with a Page
1533
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Portrait of Jacopo (Giacomo) Dolfin
1532
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The Concert
1510
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St Matthew
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Portrait of the Doge Francesco Venier
1556
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Emperor Charles V Seated
1548
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St Augustine
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Portrait of a Lady
1555
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Mocking of Christ
1575
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Christ with Globe
1530
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Pope Paul III
1543
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Portrait of Jacopo Sannazaro
1518
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Portrait of a Man
1513
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Portrait d`Isabella d`Este
1536
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Portrait of an Old Man (Pietro Cardinal Bembo)
1546
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Saint Christopher
1524
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Portrait of Caterina Cornaro (1454-1510) wife of King James II of Cyprus, dressed as St. Catherine
1542
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Portrait of Francis I
1539
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Portrait of Francesco Maria della Rovere
1538
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Portrait of Doge Marcantonio Trevisani
1554
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Portrait of Nicolas Perrenot of Granvelle
1548
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Madonna and Child with St. Catherine and a Rabbit
1530
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Portrait of Lavinia, the Artist's Daughter
1561
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St Gregory the Great
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Portrait of a Musician
1515
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Portrait of Doge Andrea Gritti
1545
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Christ Carrying the Cross
1575
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Portrait of a Man in a Red Cap
1516
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Portrait of Vincenzo Mosti
1520
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