Titian's Allegory of Marriage: New Approaches

This book presents nine new perspectives on Titians Allegory of Marriage or Allegory of Alfonso dAvalos, a 1530/5 painting with ambiguous interpretations. It follows in the tradition of Venetian paintings like Giovanni Bellinis Sacred Allegory and Giorgiones Tempest, and has sparked diverse explanations from art historians. The book offers fresh insights and deeper understanding of this enigmatic artwork.

Format: Hardback
Length: 266 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2022
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press

Titian's Allegory of Marriage or Allegory of Alfonso d'Avalos, dated to 1530/5, is a captivating work of art that has been the subject of numerous interpretations throughout history. In earlier references, the painting was simply referred to as Allegory, reflecting its enigmatic nature. This work follows in the tradition of ambiguous Venetian paintings such as Giovanni Bellini's Sacred Allegory and Giorgione's Tempest. Throughout the years, Titians' Allegory has sparked diverse interpretations, with art historians such as Hans Tietze, Erwin Panofsky, Walter Friedlaender, and Louis Hourticq among those who have proposed various explanations. This book presents novel approaches and offers fresh insights into this intriguing painting, aiming to enhance our understanding of its complexities.

Weight: 816g
Dimension: 178 x 249 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789463729536