Description of the painting by Giorgione “Sleeping Venus”

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38. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Danae”This picture was created by the artist Tiziano Vecellio. “Danae” is one of the paintings that were once written specifically for the King of Spain. The picture is written with the help of oil. Philippe II Spanish acted as the customer. The images that are located in the picture symbolize the tragic changes in being. […]...
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