Explore Titian
Explore the life and work of Titian; the greatest painter of 16th century Venice
Artist's biography

Titian, active about 1506 – 1576
Read about the artist's life and work from his arrival in Venice as a young boy to achieving international success
The paintings

Three Titian masterpieces
Explore the paintings in detail in this special 360º gigapixel panorama
Visual poems

The mythological paintings
Explore the large-scale series that Titian considered on a par with poetry
Glorious colour

Conserving masterpieces
Listen to conservator Jill Dunkerton talking about the restoration of 'Bacchus and Ariadne'
Titian for teachers

Learn more
Delve into the stories behind 'Diana and Actaeon' using our Picture in Focus teacher's resources
Inspired by Titian
Fit for a king

Paintings in Depth
Follow the 450 year journey of 'Diana and Actaeon' from royal commission to arrival at the National Gallery
Shop Titian
Myths and meaning
Poetry competition
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