After waiting since its opening (on September 17th!) to get tickets, today I finally visited the exhibition "Titien, Tintoreto, Véronèse... Rivalités à Venise," at the Louvre.
I must say it was worth the wait!
Absolutely marvellous!
Such a privilege to be able to enjoy these Masters of the 16th Century Venetian Art (the Golden Era of Venice) together, with their painting gathered according to subject, so that we visitors can compare their diverse visions on the world, their technics and personal use of color. One can even dare to chose the best... among the best in Art History!
I was personally impressed by Tiziano (Titian) and his paintings. They were outstanding because of his outlines and portraits... in many you can even feel the souls of those being portrayed. And what can I say about his Danaë? The whiteness of her skin, her celestial curves... almost as beautiful as his "Venus with a mirror."
It was amazing to see his "Pilgrims of Emmaus," a subject the three of the Masters painted, and that in this exhibition are shown side by side, so that visitors can appreciate each version and its differences...
Of course, I still prefer Tiziano's...
Tintoretto's Pilgrims of Emmaus
Tiziano's Pilgrims of Emmaus
Veronese's Pilgrims of Emaus
Tiziano Vecellio was Michelangelo's pupil and became so talented that even Charles V visited him at his studio. Shocked by his presence, Tiziano dropped one of his brushes, and the Emperor himself kneeled to get it for him!!!
Some say that's how his downfall began... but that's another story...
Unfortunatelly, this incredible exhibition will be open til January 4th, 2010.
What a pity.
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