Tiziano Vecellio (c.1488/90-1576) - always known in English simply as Titian (1) - was one of the greatest artists in an age extraordinarily rich in artistic genius. Like his slightly older contemporary Michelangelo (1475-1564), Titian was widely recognized from the time of his early maturity as possessing creative gifts that were considered to be divine.

Introduction

Titian and the Art of Painting

1

From the Mountains to the Lagoon

Artistic Beginnings, before 1511

2

Leader in Waiting

The Early Maturity, 1511-17

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Triumph in Venice and Ferrara

The Great Venetian Altarpieces and

the Mythologies for Amso d'Este

4

At the Courts of Mantua and Urbino

VVorkingfor the North Italian Dukes

5

Painter to the Serenissima

Titian at Home in Biri Grande

6

Vecellio Apelles

The Visits to Rome and Augsburg

7

In the Service of the King of Spain

Mythological and Devotional

Pictures for Philip H

8

Twilight in Venice

The Late Career, 1551-76

9

Epilogue

Titian's Leg'acy

Chronology

Map

Biographies

Glossary"

Bibliography

Index

Acknowledgements