Titian's Vision of Women

Titian’s Vision of Women: Beauty and Power in Renaissance Venice

The prominence of female beauty in sixteenth-century Venice stands apart in history. Venice’s unique socio-political structure granted women special rights, while its role as a cultural hub attracted humanists and poets who celebrated women’s vital role.

Titian, Venice’s greatest artist, equated artistic beauty with female beauty. He focused on character and femininity, elevating every depiction of a woman into…