The Madonna of the Pesaro Family
c. 1519-1526 Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venice
About this artwork
This large oil painting depicts the Virgin Mary and Child enthroned off-center, flanked by St. Peter and the kneeling donor Jacopo Pesaro, surrounded by other members of the Pesaro family and saints within a grand architectural setting. Above, two putti struggle with a cross amidst clouds.
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Commissioned by Jacopo Pesaro, a bishop who led a successful naval campaign against the Turks, this painting broke traditional compositional norms by placing the Madonna and Child off-center. Titian's innovative use of diagonal lines and rich Venetian colorism created a dynamic and impactful altarpiece, marking a significant development in sacra conversazione art.
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The Madonna of the Pesaro Family
Tiziano Vecellio, c. 1519-1526
