Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) was a prominent Italian Renaissance painter, born in 1488 in Pieve di Cadore, a small town in the Republic of Venice. He is considered to be one of the greatest artists of the Venetian school and was famous for his use of vibrant colors and dramatic lighting in his paintings. Titian’s works range from portraits and mythological scenes to religious paintings and historical subjects.

Titian’s career began when he was apprenticed to the famous painter Giovanni Bellini. After completing his apprenticeship, he became a successful independent artist, receiving commissions from some of the most prominent figures of the time, including King Philip II of Spain and Pope Paul III. Some of his most well-known works include “The Assumption of the Virgin,” “Bacchus and Ariadne,” and “The Venus of Urbino.” Titian’s influence on art was significant, and his style was emulated by many artists in the generations that followed. He died in Venice in 1576, at the age of 88, having left behind an extraordinary body of work that has secured his place in art history.