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Filippo Archinto (born about 1500, died 1558), Archbishop of Milan

Titian (Tiziano Vecellio)

Filippo Archinto (born about 1500, died 1558), Archbishop of Milan

Titian (Tiziano Vecellio)
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Period

Renaissance

Theme

Daily Life

Medium

Oil on canvas

Current Location

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Story

Filippo Archinto (born about 1500, died 1558), Archbishop of Milan by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio).

Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913.

“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”

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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.