Titian Vechellio, was born near Venice, in the city of Pieve di Cadore. The exact date of Titian 's birth is not known. The artist 's father Gregorio Vechellio was a statesman and military figure.
Around 1500, the artist and his younger brother went to study painting in Venice with Giovanni Bellini. Titian 's early work was greatly influenced by Georgone. By 1516, Titian had become Venice 's leading artist. He was called ‘The King of Painters and Painter of Kings’ during his lifetime.
Titian painted biblical and mythological stories, he became famous as a portrait artist. Among his customers were the most outstanding people of the time: pontiffs, cardinals, kings and dukes.
Around 1500, the artist and his younger brother went to study painting in Venice with Giovanni Bellini. Titian 's early work was greatly influenced by Georgone. By 1516, Titian had become Venice 's leading artist. He was called ‘The King of Painters and Painter of Kings’ during his lifetime.
Titian painted biblical and mythological stories, he became famous as a portrait artist. Among his customers were the most outstanding people of the time: pontiffs, cardinals, kings and dukes.