Tiziano: Flora, Venus of Urbino, Sixtus IV, Madonna and Child in the Ufizzi Gallery in Florence

Titian, Flora, 1515-1517, Ufizzi Gallery, Florence, Italy

Flora Several paintings by Titian are on display in the Ufizzi Gallery, including the famous "Flora" and "The Venus of Urbino". You can also see below the portrait of Pope Sixtus IV, the portrait of the sick man, Saint Margaret, the Virgin of the Roses, the Risen Christ and the portrait of Bishop Beccadelli.

Tiziano Vecelli (1488-1576) “Flora”

Painting - Oil on Canvas (79.7 x 63.5 cm) 1515-1517

The beautiful Flora with long hair caressing her naked skin, Flora goddess of fertility.

The slightly naked young woman makes the sign of the cross with two fingers of her left hand, a symbol indicating that she will soon lose her virginity.

Titian, Venus of Urbino, 1538, Ufizzi Gallery, Florence, Italy

Venus of Urbino In her right hand, where we can see an engagement ring, she holds a bouquet of flowers, a sign of conjugal love.

Titian (1488-1576) “The Venus of Urbino”

Painting - Oil on Canvas (119 x 165 cm) 1538

A young naked woman is lying on her bed. The pose is ambiguous: invitation or modesty?

In her right hand, she holds a bouquet of flowers, a sign of love. In the background, two servants prepare the clothes in the bridal chest.

Titian, Portrait of Eleonora Gonzaga della Rovere, 1536-1538, Ufizzi Gallery, Florence, Italy

Eleonora Gonzaga della Rovere This painting has given rise to several interpretations. According to Auguste Gentili, this distinctly erotic painting was intended as an instructional model of sensuality for the young Giulia Varano, who was married at the age of 13 to Guidubaldo II Della Rovere, the painting's owner.

Titian (1488-1576) “Eleonora Gonzaga della Rovere”

Painting - Oil on Canvas (114 x 103 cm) 1536-1538

This is a portrait of the Duchess of Urbino, Eleonora Gonzaga, mother of Guidubaldo, owner of the previous painting depicting the Venus of Urbino.

The clock symbolises the passage of time, while the noble character of the Duchess is clearly expressed in this painting.

Flora