Venus of Urbino

Titian

Created:
Movement:
1538
High Renaissance
key Notes:
Reclining Nude; Sensuality
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Dimensions:
119 cm × 165 cm
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Venus of Urbino by Titian

Venus of Urbino, painted by Titian in 1538, is a seminal work in the history of Western art, exemplifying the Venetian school's mastery of oil on canvas. This painting is renowned for its sensual portrayal of the reclining nude, a subject that Titian approached with both technical skill and psychological depth. The work is often noted for its influence on later artists, including Édouard Manet, who drew inspiration from its composition for his own painting, Olympia. Titian, a leading figure of the Italian Renaissance, was known for his innovative use of color and his ability to convey texture and emotion, which are evident in this piece. The painting was commissioned by Guidobaldo II della Rovere, Duke of Urbino, and it reflects the cultural and political aspirations of its patron. Titian's work continues to be celebrated for its contribution to the development of the nude genre in art.

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Venus of Urbino by Titian

The "Venus of Urbino," painted by Titian in 1538, is an oil on canvas masterpiece that exemplifies the Venetian Renaissance style through its rich color palette and sensuous depiction of the reclining nude goddess, Venus. The artwork is housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, and is renowned for its exploration of themes such as beauty, sensuality, and domesticity.

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Venus of Urbino