Titian’s Venus of Urbino stands as one of the most celebrated portraits of the Italian Renaissance, its sensuous balance of form, gaze, and color defining the artist’s genius in depicting the human figure. Painted in 1538 for Guidobaldo II della Rovere, Duke of Urbino, the work presents Venus reclining in a luxuriously appointed interior, her serene, confident presence framed by rich textiles and a hint of domestic life in the background. Titian’s sumptuous handling of light and texture brings warmth and immediacy to the scene, inviting the viewer into a moment of quiet intimacy.
Beyond its technical mastery, the composition conveys a harmony between earthly beauty and painterly poise. The soft glow of her flesh, the deep reds and browns of the fabrics, and the careful placement of secondary figures all testify to Titian’s unrivaled ability to marry psychological depth with visual richness. A touchstone of Renaissance portraiture, this piece continues to captivate audiences centuries after its creation and adds an evocative, elegant focal point to any art collection.
🌟 Available Sizes:
✔️ 18x12 inches - Great for desks, shelves, or small walls
✔️ 24x16 inches - Our most popular size - perfect for bedrooms, offices, or studios
✔️ 36x24 inches - A bold, gallery-style centerpiece
🖨️ Print features:
- Sustainable canvas stretched on radial pine frame
- Unique canvas coating for top-notch image quality
- Soft rubber dots on bottom back corners for support
- Safe latex inks for non-toxic printing
- Back hanging included
- Inner frame made with radiata pine sourced from renewable forests
- Please note: Due to the production process of the canvases, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/8" (3.2mm)
- Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
🚚 Fulfillment and Shipping:
Printed and shipped from the U.S.
💬 Questions? Looking for something else, or want something in a different size? Feel free to reach out anytime; we'll see what we can do!
