titian

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And rather than making use of preparatory sketches, Titian painted alla prima—going straight to work on the blank surface.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Titian painted the luminous state portrait on canvas in 1533, only about three years after Cranach finished the magnificent “Adam” and “Eve” panels.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2024

In one 2022 email, he appeared to demand “30 percent” from the owner of a Titian, according to the court papers.

From New York Times • Nov. 17, 2023

His main residence was decorated with works by the Renaissance painter Titian and the Dutch grand master Rembrandt.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2023

We can readily understand Michelangelo’s discomfort, for Titian has rephrased his sculpture in utterly sensuous terms through the painterly application of sonorous color that is characteristic of his work.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson