Because the career of one of the greatest Renaissance painters of the 16th century was so long, it allowed him to reflect on his life. Tiziano Vecelli (1488-1576), better known by his nickname “Titian,” probably lived until his late 80s or early 90s (his exact date of birth is unknown) and he produced numerous monumental …
Most of the images we see from Tiziano Vecelli (1488-1576), a Renaissance artist better known by his nickname Titian, are those of an old man. That’s mainly because he lived a very long life and many of his most famous paintings were produced when he had reached a respectable age. His talent, however, was already …
Tiziano Vecelli (1488-1576), an artist better known by his nickname Titian, had one of the most extensive careers in art history. It started in the early 16th century and ended nearly 8 decades later in the 1570s. The Italian artist was extremely successful the moment that he picked up his brushes and his paintings became …
Some of the most amazing Renaissance paintings of the 16th century were 7 works produced by one of the most renowned artists of the Renaissance, a man named Tiziano Vecelli (1490-1576). In this article, you’ll discover some of the most interesting facts about “The Rape of Europa,” one of the most remarkable works of art …
Tiziano Vecelli (1490-1576) was already an established master at the height of the High Renaissance (the 1490s-1527), a brief period in history in which incredible talent converged in Italy. This was an incredible period in art history when some of the most amazing Renaissance masterpieces were produced. This includes several paintings by Titian as well. …
One of the most powerful men in Europe in the 16th century won a decisive battle in April 1547. The victory of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V (1500-1558) resulted in the dissolution of a troublesome Protestant military alliance. To commemorate this victory, Renaissance artists and his court painter at the time Tiziano Vecelli (1490-1576) produced …
Italian artist of the Renaissance Tiziano Vecelli (1488-1576), better known as “Titian,” offered to paint a series of paintings for a notorious king in the 16th century. Even though his initial offer was rejected, another king agreed for him to complete the series. One of these remarkable works in the oeuvre of Titian depicts a …
One of the greatest collections of paintings created by renowned Renaissance artist of the Venetian School Tiziano Vecelli (1488-1576), better known by his nickname “Titian,” depicts various mythological scenes. One of these has changed hands quite a bit since it was completed in the 16th century and was sold for an incredible amount of money …
Every renowned artist created one or multiple works that permanently put him on the map. In the case of Renaissance artist Tiziano Vecelli (1488-1576), better known as “Titian,” the work described in this article qualifies as such. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about the “Assumption of the Virgin“, …
Art historians are still debating the true meaning of one of the most famous paintings by Tiziano Vecelli (1488-1576), one of the most renowned Renaissance artists in history. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about Sacred and Profane Love by Titian, a mysterious and intriguing work of art from …