Jacopo Strada
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Jacopo Strada
Tiziano Vecello, also called Titian (1490-1576). Portrait of Jacopo Strada, antiquarian, art collector and writer, presenting a small statue - a Roman copy of an Aphrodite of Praxiteles. Renaissance art. Cinquecento. Venetian school. Oil on canvas
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1490 1576 Called Cinquecento Collector Dealer Jacopo Renaissance Strada Titian Tiziano Vecello Venetian
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Jacopo Strada, a renowned antiquarian, art collector, and writer of the Italian Renaissance period, is depicted in this exquisite oil on canvas portrait by the great Venetian master, Tiziano Vecello, better known as Titian. Painted around 1576, during the final years of Titian's illustrious career, this portrait captures the intellectual and artistic brilliance of its subject. Strada, dressed in the elegant attire of a man of refinement, holds a small Roman copy of the Aphrodite of Praxiteles, a renowned ancient Greek sculpture. The statue, with its delicate features and sensuous curves, symbolizes the beauty and grace that Strada sought out in his extensive art collection. The juxtaposition of Strada, a man of the Renaissance, with the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty, highlights the connection between the past and the present, and the enduring allure of art. The painting is a testament to the vibrant cultural scene of Venice during the Cinquecento, a time when the city was a hub of artistic and intellectual activity. Titian's masterful use of color and light brings Strada and the Aphrodite to life, creating a captivating and timeless work of art. With its rich history and intriguing subject matter, this portrait continues to inspire and intrigue art lovers and scholars alike, offering a glimpse into the world of the Italian Renaissance and the men and women who shaped it.
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