An Allegory of Prudence (about 1550-65)
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An Allegory of Prudence (about 1550-65)
TITIAN AND WORKSHOP
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Historical information of artist
Titian came from Venice, his father was a military man and his older brother was also a painter, when Titian moved to Venice it appeared that he had more to one of the wealthiest cities in the world. Within his work it is visible that he has a rich an luxurious style that may be the influence of his surroundings in Venice.
There is a Giorgionesque appearance in Titian’s early work.
This particular painting, on the right was not mentioned until decades after Titans death, in 1720. Reasons for this were possibly considerable controversy about its correct interpretation, and about what the artist was intending to convey.
Titian came from Venice, his father was a military man and his older brother was also a painter, when Titian moved to Venice it appeared that he had more to one of the wealthiest cities in the world. Within his work it is visible that he has a rich an luxurious style that may be the influence of his surroundings in Venice.
There is a Giorgionesque appearance in Titian’s early work.
This particular painting, on the right was not mentioned until decades after Titans death, in 1720. Reasons for this were possibly considerable controversy about its correct interpretation, and about what the artist was intending to convey.
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This painting possibl conveys the three different ages of man. From right to left, aging is shown. It is possible that the man on the right depicts Titans cousin (and heir) Marc Vecellio, the middle man is supposedly Orzino, his son and the man on the left is a representation of and older Titan, himself.
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The Latin inscriptions Above and behind are almost invisible in most reproductions, but words ex praete/rito above the old man, praesens prvden/ter agit above the middle man and ni fvtvrv/actione de/tvrpet above the youngest, have been placed in the composition. The full inscription can be translated as “from the past /the present acts prudently/lest it spoil future action”
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Three heads belonging to a wolf, a dog and a lion have also been included in the painting and they are thought to be a symbolism for prudence (to be cautious).
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To begin with the painting was interpreted as a political allegory , reflecting the dilemma of Alfonso I d’Este, the duke of Ferrara, who, alike other Italian princes, had to decide whether to support the Emperor Charles V or Pope Julius II.
It was also thought to represent the three ages of men, which was also thought to be symbolised by the animals below. The wolf being elderly, the lion being middle aged and the dog being youthful.
Prudence and time, financial planning, sin and penitence and the practice of art, are also ideas for what the painting was intended to be representing
It was also thought to represent the three ages of men, which was also thought to be symbolised by the animals below. The wolf being elderly, the lion being middle aged and the dog being youthful.
Prudence and time, financial planning, sin and penitence and the practice of art, are also ideas for what the painting was intended to be representing
