When did Titian die and how old was he?
Titian died on the 27th of August 1576, claiming to be 99 years old, though modern scholars believe he was likely born between 1488 and 1490, making him closer to 86 or 88 at his death.
Questions about Titian
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Where was Titian born and where did he work?
Titian was born in the mountainous region of Pieve di Cadore near Belluno, but he spent his career in the lagoon city of Venice where he forged a partnership with Giorgione and became the undisputed master of Venetian painting.
What is the significance of the Assumption of the Virgin by Titian?
Titian completed the Assumption of the Virgin in 1516 for the high altar of the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, creating a sensation that secured his reputation as the leading painter of Venice and marking his transition to a mature monumental approach.
What happened to the Battle of Cadore painting by Titian?
The Battle of Cadore painting by Titian was completed in 1538 but was lost in the 1577 fire that destroyed all the old pictures in the great chambers of the Doge's Palace.
Which mythological paintings did Titian create for Philip II?
Titian painted a series of large mythological paintings known as the Poesie for Philip II, including Danaë sent in 1553, Venus and Adonis delivered in 1554, and The Rape of Europa delivered in 1562.
Who inherited Titian's estate and what happened to his final painting?
Titian's son Orazio inherited his estate but died of the plague shortly after Titian's death on the 27th of August 1576, and the final painting Pietà eventually became part of the collection of the Accademia Galleries in 1814.