Sacred and Profane Love is a painting which was done by Titian a legendary artist who was born in the village of Pieve di Cadore. The piece was created in 1513-1514 on a oil on canvas that is 118cm x 279cm (46in x 110in). It is on display at the Galleria Borghese in Rome. The painting illustrates a bride who is draped in a flowing white gown. As she sits alongside of a cupid she is being assisted by Venus who appears as a naked female. The painting displays a jeweled vase that stands for happiness on earth. In liaison to this symbolic meaning, it also stands for eternal happiness in heaven by the one who bares the burning flame of God.
References:
Adams,L.S., "Italian Renaissance Art". (2001) Westview Press
References:
Adams,L.S., "Italian Renaissance Art". (2001) Westview Press
Borghese Gallery Tiziano Vecellio. Retreived on 13December 2009: from http://www.galleriaborghese.it
Titian- A Biography of Titian. Retrieved on 10 December 2009: from http://www.2020site.org/titian/index.html
Titian- A Biography of Titian. Retrieved on 10 December 2009: from http://www.2020site.org/titian/index.html
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