The rounded part of the panel is a later addition, as shown by copies such as in the Accademia di San Luca, Rome. Ridolfi mentions the painting as being in

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. To perform

The ancient theme, often arose in the work of Titian, allowed this vivacious Venetian to throw out on the canvas all his admiration for the world and the ability to

Polyptych, consisting of 5 parts: “Ascension of Christ” – 278X122; “Bishop Averoldo with Saints Nazarene and Celsius” and “St. Sebastian” – 169X65 each; “Archangel Gabriel” and “Virgin Mary” – 79X65

Signed : TITIANVS F. The letter reads : Al Mag. with il Sig. or Titian Vecellio… Venezia. In the cartouche inscription XVII century : JACOBVS DE STRADA. CIVIC. ROMANVS. CAESS.

The portrait is in Madrid, before that, apparently, was in the collection of the Mantuan dukes and the English King Charles I Stewart. The dating of the portrait is established

1520-1522. National Gallery, London. The painting of the artist Tiziano Vecellio “Bacchus and Ariadne”. Dionysus in Greek mythology – the god eternally young fruit-bearing forces of the earth, vegetation, wine

Titian was a very famous during his lifetime. For a time he was considered the official artist of the country, ordered the nobles had their portraits, he was so well-handled

Story for the painting ordered by the Spanish King Philip II, Titian chose the tragic story of the love of Venus and Adonis. He finished the painting in 1554 g.

In the foreground of the painting in the luxurious interiors of the palace shows a reclining nude young woman who was identified with the goddess Venus. It is only a