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