To first page

Painter of Cadore c. 1487/90 - 1576

"At this time Titian also painted a self-portrait, to leave as a reminder of himself for his children." I-454



Self portrait
"In 1546 he..set his hand once more to painting the portrait of Pope Paul, with those of Farnese and of Duke Ottaviano." I-454


Pope Paul III and his nephews, Alessandro and Ottavio Farnese
"These lords...persuaded him to paint, for presenting to the Pope, a half length figure of Christ in the form of an Ecce Homo." I-454


Ecce Homo
"...one day Michelanagelo and Vasari went along to visit Titian in the Belvedere, where they saw a picture of a nude woman, representing Danae, who had in her lap Jove transformed into a rain of gold." I-455

Danae (Naples)
Danae (Prado)
Danae (Vienna)

To first pageTo previous pageTo next page

Welcome Giorgio Vasari Lives Ologies Thanks Links