Titian's Early Portraits | Titian's First Masterpiece: The Flight into Egypt | National Gallery

Curator Antonio Mazzotta explains how a young Titian formulated a completely new approach to portraiture.
'Portrait of Gerolamo (?) Barbarigo', about 1509, encapsulates movement for the first time, allowing the viewer's eyes to cross with the turning sitter; an approach that is still used in fashion photography today.
'Portrait of a Lady ('La Schiavona')', about 1510-12, introduces another innovation; Titian reveals more of the sitter's figure, bringing the full majesty of this imposing lady onto the canvas.
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[@carlberg7503]

Brilliant. In three minutes we are given a bushel and a peck of insights into not only Titian but also the art of portraiture. Bravo. Thanks.

[@JuanFecit]

Gracias por compartirlo.

[@RichardCorral]

i like that PULSATING guh ANIMAL