In the early 1570s, Philip II ordered Titian two large paintings-allegories: “Religion, which helps Spain” and “Philip II’s offering.” Both works were sent to Madrid in September 1575.
The victory over Turkey on October 7, 1571 and the birth of the heir, in December of the same year, filled the happiness of Philip II and, in honor of this, he ordered paintings. The Spanish monarch is giving the angel of Prince Don Fernando Below – the associated Turks, a symbol of their defeat.
Related Paintings 
Religion, which helps Spain by Titian Vecellio 
Actaeon, spying on the bathing of Diana by Titian Vecellio 
Abduction of Europe by Titian Vecellio 
La religion aide l’Espagne – Titian Vecellio 
Venera with organist and cupid by Titian Vecellio 
Madonna and Child with St. Catherine and the Rabbit by Titian Vecellio 
The Martyrdom of St. Lawrence by Titian Vecellio 
Danae by Titian Vecellio
Religion, which helps Spain by Titian Vecellio Actaeon, spying on the bathing of Diana by Titian Vecellio Abduction of Europe by Titian Vecellio La religion aide l’Espagne – Titian Vecellio Venera with organist and cupid by Titian Vecellio Madonna and Child with St. Catherine and the Rabbit by Titian Vecellio The Martyrdom of St. Lawrence by Titian Vecellio Danae by Titian Vecellio