Apostles group

Apostles group by Titian
Artist
Titian
Style
High renaissance
Genre
Sketch and study
The 'Apostles group' painting, attributed to the Italian High renaissance artist Titian, depicts a powerful assembly of apostles rendered in Oil paints on a large canvas. Created around 1515–1518, this work exemplifies the grandeur and scale typical of High renaissance art, with figures over life-size to suit the vast space of the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari in Venice. The composition likely evolved through meticulous sketch and study, showcasing Titian’s mastery of form and color. While the surrounding images are by Palma Vecchio, the Apostles group stands as a significant testament to Titian's skill during this period.

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