Do You Know Interesting Facts About Titian?

Titian Widely considered the greatest painter of the Italian school of the Venetian Renaissance. His reputation as a most extraordinary painter was established early in his life and has not changed over the centuries. Titian is known for his brilliant use of color and his style of painting had a lasting influence well into the 17th century. Titian created altarpieces, portraits, mythology, and figurative pastoral landscapes, contributing to all major genres of Renaissance art.

Italian artist Titian was born in Pieve di Cadore, a small community between the highest peaks of the Alps north of Venice . When he was nine, he and his brother Francesco traveled to Venice to live with an uncle and apprentice as an artist. Titian completed his famous frescoes in 1511 at the "Scuola del Santo" in Padua. His style has matured with confidence in composition, depth of form and chromatic balance. Due to these characteristics, his work played a crucial role in the development of Venetian and European painting. Titian is considered a key figure in the Venetian style of the 16th century and created works of art for King Philip II, Pope Paul III. and Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.

Recognized as one of the characters of Venice. the best artists around 1518 after the completion of "The Assumption of Mary". Thereafter, Titian embarked on a remarkable career as a painter and received much encouragement as he attempted various high commissions. He was in great demand in the courts of northern Italy in the mid-16th century, and news of his fame quickly spread across the continent. Emperor Charles V recognizes him as the "first painter" and raises him to the rank of count palatine. Throughout his life he painted amazing works of art inspired by mythology as well as portraits of some of the leading figures of his time. His fascination with color accompanies him throughout his life, and his works still exude an incredible intensity until his death. Titian's artistic output, best known for his mastery of color, had a major influence on many generations of artists to come.

Lesser known facts aboutTitian

• During his life the artist received various nicknames, the best known being "da Cadore". This very briefly describes his place of birth. He comes from the province of Cadore in northeastern Italy. Other nicknames for him include "Il Divino" and "The Sun Among the Little Stars", the latter a reference to the famous finale of Dante's Paradise.
• Tiziano and Giorgione were both friends and adversaries. They often collaborated on the same projects and learned from each other as they developed as artists.
• Much of Titian's work has been lost or destroyed. A fire broke out in the Doge's Palace in 1577, destroying many parts.
• With works like "Flora" and "Sacred and Profane Love", he established himself as an interpreter of mythology.
• In the center of the Baroque monument is a statue of Titian.
• He was the first painter to have a mostly international clientele.
• His wife and daughter died giving birth to his son.
• He created his latest work with the intention of decorating his tomb in the Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari in Venice.
• Titian created structured and clear works and, during his career in Venice, developed a style based more on the free flow of colors and gave his works emotion and atmosphere.
  • Between 1554 and 1562, Titian painted six mythological paintings for Philip II of Spain, which he called his "Poetry" paintings, based on poetic texts, in particular Ovid's Metamorphoses .Titian's brushwork has a beauty all its own, whatever it depicts. Taking the traditional Venetian love of sensuous color to a new level, he developed a revolutionary style of expressive brushwork.