Venus of Urbino

About the Artwork

Artist: Titian (Tiziano Vecellio)

Date: 1538

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 119 cm × 165 cm (47 in × 65 in)

Location: Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy

The "Venus of Urbino" is a masterpiece by the Venetian painter Titian, painted in 1538. It depicts a reclining nude woman, traditionally identified as Venus, on a bed in a sumptuous room. The painting is renowned for its sensuality, masterful use of color, and intricate details, including the woman's direct gaze and the luxurious interior. It has been influential in the Western art tradition, inspiring numerous later depictions of reclining nudes. The dog at her feet is a symbol of fidelity.