Description of the painting by Titian “Diana and Acteon”

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1. Description of the painting by Titian “Sisyphus”Another great picture of Titian’s “Sisyphus” refers us to a rather well-known ancient Greek myth, telling how the smartest of people who could deceive Death itself, Sisyphus revealed to another god the secret of Zeus without the permission of the latter, for which Thanatos himself should have been killed (Death itself ), which Zeus and […]...
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3. Description of the painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir “Diana the Huntress”Renoir perceived the world in constant motion. He sought to capture all the changes. In every person and situation he managed to find true happiness and fullness of life. The artist managed to notice the originality and poetry of every moment. Before us – the magnificent work of the master nudity. The artist managed to […]...
4. Description of the painting by Titian “Venus and Adonis”The plot of this canvas is a dramatic story of two lovers Venus and Adonis. The artist Vecellio Titian created a painting commissioned by the Spanish king. Philip II appreciated the beauty of the naked female body, so the painting “Venus and Adonis” became a wonderful wedding gift for the ruler. The main characters of […]...
5. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “The Abduction of Europe”Titian in addition to writing portraits and images of biblical scenes, often turned in search of inspiration for creating new beautiful paintings to ancient mythology. The story of the abduction of Europe attracted the attention of the artist the opportunity to express in dynamics the range of strong emotions of the characters. He created the […]...
6. Description of the sculpture by Theodosius Shchedrin “Diana”Theodosius Shchedrin is a famous Russian sculptor who worked in the genre of classicism. He was trained by French specialists, after graduating from the Academy of Arts he was sent abroad to continue his studies. He gained invaluable experience in making statues to order in Italy – and during this period imbued with the sculptural […]...
7. Description of the painting by Francois Boucher “Bathing Diana”The creative biography of the great artist Francois Boucher is rich in a variety of paintings, but among them you can find the most popular, revered and adored works of the public. These include his work Bathing Diana. The Olympic goddess of unprecedented beauty appeared in the work of the artist as the most beautiful […]...
8. Description of the painting by Camille Corot’s “Bathing Diana”When writing one of his latest works, Jean Baptiste Corot used one of the most popular images of ancient Roman mythology. Diana is the patroness of hunting, forests, the world of animals and plants. Leaving companions, she decided to swim under the canopy of trees. At this moment she is not interested in talking. The […]...
9. Description of the painting by Peter Rubens “Return of Diana from the hunt”Rubens preferred to paint on various plots of ancient times. Particularly attracted his goddess Diana. The fact is that the myth about her connected at once two topics. One of them is hunting. At that time, only the privileged strata of society could hunt. The artist created a series of large paintings. If in other […]...
10. Description of the painting by Vasily Perov “Hunters on a halt”This artist is known to many, especially for the pictures of “hunting” subjects. “Fisherman”, “Birdies”, “Dovecot” – the names speak for themselves. Being a passionate hunter himself, Perov knew firsthand all the realities of her life. The painting “Hunters on a halt” is one of the most famous variations of the artist on the theme […]...
11. Description of the painting by Titian “Madonna Pesaro”The greatest artist of the 16th century, of Italian origin, Titian Vecellio, better known simply as Titian, had a truly great lifetime glory: the most senior persons, both secular and spiritual, ordered his paintings, paying incredible fees. What can I say, if still a teenager, he was considered the best Venetian painter. Looking even at […]...
12. Description of the painting by Titian’s “Annunciation”Working on this picture, Titian worked not only with his hands, but also with his fingers, trying to show the image that struck him in a fit of inspiration. He seemed to be trying to fashion the image of the archangels, the Virgin Mary herself and Jesus, his apostles. He worked on this picture for […]...
13. Description of the painting by Titian’s “Lamentation of Christ”We have before us the deepest creation of Titian. It was created in the later period. The picture is striking a special feeling and extraordinary wisdom. The canvas was finished by one of the students of the painter after Titian died. The background is a niche. It is composed of stones that are hewn fairly […]...
14. Description of the painting by Titian “Adam and Eve”The works of the Italian artist Tiziano Vecellio in the early period of his work were compared with the greatest painters of that time. His biblical and mythological canvases made an indelible impression. Among his customers were the most diverse strata of society, he wrote both for ordinary people and for princes, dukes, he was […]...
15. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Beauty”Among the master’s works, portraits occupy a special place. In the early period, when the artist only observed the beauty of the earth and people, learned to see the beauty of the external and internal, a whole series of female portraits appeared. For each portrait lay an imprint of the high Renaissance style, where each […]...
16. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Self-portrait”Titian was very famous during his lifetime. For some time he was considered the official artist of his country, noblemen ordered his portraits from him, he was so good at brush and paint that after the death of his teacher he was able to finish those paintings that he did not have time. Throughout his […]...
17. Description of the painting by Titian Vechelio “Flora”Around the painting “Flora” by an eminent Venetian artist of the High Age or, in a different way, the late Renaissance of Titian, disputes have long ceased. Initially, the authorship of this masterpiece was attributed to another famous artist of that time, but then the researchers agreed that the canvas still belongs to Titian’s brush. […]...
18. 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. […]...
19. Description of the painting by Titian Vechelio “Pieta”Pieta – Mourning Christ. This artist’s creation is the deepest in feeling and thought. This work has remained unfinished. It was completed by the teachings of Titian Palma the Younger. We see a niche roughly built of stones. It is framed by two statues. Titian portrays people who are all embraced by a single sorrowful […]...
20. Description of the painting by Titian “Behold the man”Dated 1543 year, materials – oil on canvas, size – 242 by 361 cm. Stored in the Art-Historical Museum, Vienna, Austria. The artist is the most prominent representative of the Venetian school, his fame from the Renaissance to the present day is compared with Raphael or Michelangelo. Among his favorite scenes were biblical and mythical […]...
21. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Venera Urbinskaya”The famous Venetian painter Titian Vecellio always admired the world and appreciated its beauty. In a special manner, the master of the brush stirred the antiquity. The ancient characters of the artist seemed alive, so he boldly moved the mythological heroes in his era. So, his famous canvas “Venus” is identified with the goddess Venus. […]...
22. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “The position in the coffin”The painting “The Tomb” was written by Titian in 1559. The size of the canvas is 148 by 205 cm, canvas and oil served as materials for writing the work. At the time of writing, Titian had a great interest in complex, dramatic topics, which was largely due to the events taking place at that […]...
23. Description of the painting by Veccio Titian “The young man with a glove”The first artistic experiences of Titian associated with the creation of religious compositions. Such works as “Dinarius of Caesar”, “Position in the tomb” (both paintings were completed by the 1520s) are a vivid example. In parallel, in the 1510s, Titian turned to the portrait genre, in order then, over the next four decades, to create […]...
24. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Dinarius Caesar”Titian created his grand canvas specifically for Ferrara Alfons dʻEste. The customer himself suggested the plot of this creation. At this time there was a struggle with the popes, and for her the slogan that Caesar needed to pay what was due to him was chosen. Titian was agitated by the philosophical depth of this […]...
25. Description of the painting by Titian Vechelio “Flight into Egypt”“Flight into Egypt” is considered one of the early works of the great Renaissance artist Titian, made, probably in 1507 or 1508. The work is written on an impressively sized canvas (206 x 336 cm), the landscape occupies most of the composition. Catherine the Great acquired this canvas in 1768 in Venice. It was recently […]...
26. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Assunta” (Ascension of the Virgin Mary)The canvas “Assunta” belongs to the collection of the early works of the Italian artist Vecellio Titian, however, it was she who greatly glorified her creator. The picture was created over three years from 1516. It was intended for the central altar of the Venetian Cathedral. And after writing, the artist receives official public recognition. […]...
27. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Bacchus and Ariadne”For the collection of the Duke of Ferrara, Titian made in 1523 a canvas based on classical myths – “Bacchus and Ariadne”. This picture was ordered to decorate the palace walls in a single mythological theme. Before the order went to the then famous master Raphael, but his unexpected death interrupted the embodiment of his […]...
28. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Penitent Mary Magdalene”Tiziano Vecellio wrote his work “The Penitent Mary Magdalene” to order in the 60s of the XVI century. The model of the painting was Julia Festina, who struck the artist with a shock of gold-casting hair. The finished canvas greatly impressed the Duke Gonzaga, and he decided to order a copy of it. Later Titian, […]...
29. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Saint Sebastian”At the time of the early Middle Ages, the legend of Sebastian, born in the Roman city of Narbonne, was spread among the population. This young man who went to Rome after studying in Milan became known to Diocletian, the ruler of the empire. He appointed him the commander of one of the cohorts of […]...
30. Description of the painting by Titian “Introduction of Mary to the temple”In the creative way of Titian’s work “The Introduction of Mary to the Temple” occupies a special place. This picture links two completely different periods in the work of the painter. Another masterpiece of the biblical storyline, inherent in the art of Italy in the Middle Ages. The artist conveyed the strength of the characters, […]...
31. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Feast of Venus”Mythological and biblical scenes occupied a significant place in the artist’s work. However, a deep insight into the questions of psychology made it possible to create surprisingly lively, realistic images. The Feast of Venus is one of three paintings that were conceived as a cycle, commissioned by the Duke Alfonso d’Este. The canvases were intended […]...
32. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Punishment of Marcia”Titian Vecellio – the famous Italian artist who worked during the Renaissance. He is famous not only as a painter, but also as a talented sculptor. A follower of Giovanni Bellini created in the traditional style of the time – drawing from nature. Only with the advent of Giorgione appears his unique author’s style. The […]...
33. Description of the painting by Titian Vechelio “Allegory of Time” (Prudence)Before us is absolutely allegorical creation of the painter. To decipher this unusual allegory, you need to pay attention to the inscription in Latin. You can see it at the top of the canvas. Its meaning is as follows: the present must necessarily rely on the past. Only in this case it will not harm […]...
34. Description of the painting by Titian “Venus tying the eyes of Cupid”In one of his latest periods of creativity, the artist Titian, who lived from about 1488 to 1576, was literally obsessed. His main obsession was the desire to create paintings that would be full of drama. And the best of all for this purpose were suitable, in the opinion of the artist himself, Christian plots. […]...
35. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Carrying the Cross”His painting “Carrying the Cross” the great artist Vecellio Titian, who lived in the Renaissance Era, created around 1565. He was a supporter of the theme of martyrdom and the new aesthetic direction of Baroque, which is clearly visible in this picture. Since 1850, his work, brought from the collection of Barbarigo, is protected by […]...
36. Description of the painting by Titian Vechelio “Venus in front of a mirror”Semi-nude Venus looks in the mirror. She is young and beautiful, her cheeks are rosy, and her skin is as white as milk. She admires herself, assesses herself, covering her chest with her hand and smiling faintly. Her legs are covered with a scarlet cape with a fur edge, there are bracelets on her hands, […]...
37. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Gypsy Madonna”The painting “Gypsy Madonna” depicts the Virgin Mary with Jesus. The work received such a name, since the girl does not look like a European – she has dark skin and dark brown eyes. Also visible tar-black hair, knocked out from under the white cape. A woman is dressed in simple cut clothes, but it […]...
38. Description of the painting by Vechelio Titian “Heavenly Love and Earthly Love”The great artist Titian was once ordered a painting, which he didn’t even mention, because he didn’t know what one of the greatest masterpieces of artistic art creates. The picture was painted in 1514, on the occasion of the wedding of a rich Venetian, who apparently ordered a beautiful canvas as a gift to his […]...
39. Description of the painting by Peter Rubens “Venus and Adonis”Venus and Adonis goes back to Ovid’s Metamorphoses, which tell the story of the first mortal who became Venus’s lover. Adonis was a young hunter, and Venus, when she was with him, often warned him about how dangerous this could be for him. But the young man did not listen to the warnings of the […]...
40. Description of the painting by Nicolas Poussin “Bacchanalia”A bright, colorful painting by Nicolas Poussin “Bacchanalia”, remembered by his images, written in the romantic-mythological style, is now in the London Art Gallery. The main characters of this wonderful painting are young, carefree creatures who are alien to physical labor. These bright gods are having fun, dancing and having fun around their deity named […]...