Titian’s portrait of Isabella is pure artifice—but that does not mean that it is not an accurate portrayal of her. Titian, Isabella d’Este (Isabella in Black) by Dr. Heather Graham
Titian's works are his attempt to represent the unruly supernatural forces of the ancient world and the strife they inflict on human beings, which remain as relevant as ever. Titian, Diana and Actaeon by HENI Talks
The female nude emerged as a genre in the Renaissance. Titian, Venus of Urbino by Dr. James R. Jewitt
Two portraits capture the ambition and impudence of Titian's close friend and publicist. Titian, two portraits of Pietro Aretino by Dr. Lorenza Smith
This canvas was rolled, varnished, reworked, and revised again. A classical scene, it once hung in a study. Giovanni Bellini and Titian,The Feast of the ... by Dr. Susan Nalezyty
This personal image was destined for Titian’s tomb, but he may also appear in it as St. Jerome. Titian and Jacopo Palma il Giovane, Pietà by Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris
Titian’s depth of color and vivid illumination hold our attention, while Mary and Christ move apart and divide it. Titian, Madonna of the Pesaro Family by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
Following the outstretched arms of the apostles, we look up to Mary and arrive at a circle of light. Titian, Assumption of the Virgin by Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris
Opting for shadow over light, Titian frees himself—and future generations—from the Renaissance demand for clarity. Titian, Christ Crowned with Thorns by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
Don’t touch me! Titian’s ghostly Christ evades Mary Magdalene’s reach—and escapes her searching gaze. Titian, Noli me Tangere by Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris
Opposites attract? In this mythological love story, colors clash, bodies twist, and actions conflict. Titian, Bacchus and Ariadne by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
This landscape may be ideal, but it’s far from smooth. Playing with oil paint, Titian roughens the surface. Titian, Pastoral Concert by Dr. Esperança Camara