Book Description

02 In this gorgeously illustrated book, renowned Titian scholars examine some of the celebrated artist’s masterpieces and discuss his life and times, portraits, replicas, and technique. The reproductions and text provide new evidence of Titian’s genius as a stylistic innovator.“A gem of a catalog. Interestingly written, well-documented and beautifully illustrated essays update the scholarship on particular aspects of the life and work of Titian. . . . Highly recommended.”—ChoiceCharles Hope is director of the Warburg Institute and professor at the University of London; Jennifer Fletcher was most recently senior lecturer at the Courtauld Institute; Jill Dunkerton is restorer in the conservation department at the National Gallery, London; Miguel Falomir is head curator of Italian Renaissance painting at the Prado, Madrid; David Jaffé is senior curator at the National Gallery, London; Nicholas Penny is senior curator of sculpture at the National Gallery of Art, Washington; Caroline Campbell is assistant curator of Renaissance paintings at the National Gallery, London; Amanda Bradley is supervisor and guest lecturer in the Department of History of Art, University of Cambridge. In this gorgeously illustrated book, renowned Titian scholars examine some of the celebrated artist’s masterpieces and discuss his life and times, portraits, replicas, and technique. The reproductions and text provide new evidence of Titian’s genius as a stylistic innovator.“A gem of a catalog. Interestingly written, well-documented and beautifully illustrated essays update the scholarship on particular aspects of the life and work of Titian. . . . Highly recommended.”—ChoiceCharles Hope is director of the Warburg Institute and professor at the University of London; Jennifer Fletcher was most recently senior lecturer at the Courtauld Institute; Jill Dunkerton is restorer in the conservation department at the National Gallery, London; Miguel Falomir is head curator of Italian Renaissance painting at the Prado, Madrid; David Jaffé is senior curator at the National Gallery, London; Nicholas Penny is senior curator of sculpture at the National Gallery of Art, Washington; Caroline Campbell is assistant curator of Renaissance paintings at the National Gallery, London; Amanda Bradley is supervisor and guest lecturer in the Department of History of Art, University of Cambridge.