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The Birth of Adonis by Titian

The Birth of Adonis

Titian · 1506

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DETAILS
Artist
Titian
Date
1506
Location
Civic Museums of Padua
ART MOVEMENTS
High Renaissance
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THE ARTIST

Titian

1488–1576 · Republic of Venice

Titian, the Venetian master, revolutionized Renaissance painting with his vibrant use of color and dramatic compositions, leaving behind an immense legacy.

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