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Jun 1, 2020 · At the time of Raphael's death in 1520, only a preliminary drawing was completed and the commission was then handed to Titian. In the case of Bacchus and Ariadne, the subject matter was derived from the Roman poets Catullus and Ovid. The painting, considered one of Titian's greatest works, now hangs in the National Gallery in London.
Barbarigo of about 1510, also in the National Gallery. Girolamo Fracastoro (1476/8–1553), a celebrated medical doctor, as well as an astronomer, mathematician and poet, proposed the theory of contagion and in 1530 wrote an epic poem that gave the name ’syphilis‘ to the virulent, sexually transmitted disease that was ravaging Italy in that ...
You've viewed 6 of 20 paintings. Get all the latest news from the Gallery's Bicentenary year, updates on exhibitions, plus occasional offers and information on how to support us. Titian, The Virgin suckling the Infant Christ, about 1565-75. Read about this painting, learn the key facts and zoom in to discover more.
Technical Bulletin. The National Gallery Technical Bulletin, first published in 1977, has achieved a leading position in the study of the materials and techniques of painting, and the scientific examination of paintings. Published annually, it is essential reading for conservators, conservation scientists, art historians, collectors and curators.
Overview. This painting is regarded as one of the finest of all Titian’s portraits. Doge Andrea Gritti’s ferocious expression and imposing figure convey an awe-inspiring authority. Titian’s handling of paint is boldly sketchy and energetic throughout. The architecture of Gritti’s face is emphasized with rich impasto (thick buildup of ...
Titian. One of the most famous paintings in the National Gallery, Titian’s Bacchus and Ariadne illustrates a story told by the classical authors Ovid and Catullus. The Cretan princess Ariadne has been abandoned on the Greek island of Naxos by Theseus, whose ship sails away in the distance.
Titian’s 'poesie' have more than their mythological theme in common; surrounding each one is huge, beautifully carved frame. Hard to believe it but these frames aren’t over four hundred years old, like the paintings they surround, but were made recently by our Framing Department. Follow Peter Schade our Head of Framing into the workshop to ...
