Scene
A nude young woman reclines on a bed in a luxurious Renaissance palace interior.
Venus of Urbino
Titian
1534
Figures
The woman is traditionally identified as the goddess Venus, with a small dog and two maids also present.
Symbolism
Objects like the dog, roses, myrtle plant, and cassone chest symbolize marital fidelity, love, and domestic life.
Craft
Titian used oil paint with translucent glazes to create subtle gradations in tone and a luminescent skin effect.
Impact
This work became an influential prototype for depictions of the female nude in European art and provides insight into Renaissance attitudes toward sexuality.
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