The Story
Venus and the Lute Player by Titian.
Munsey Fund, 1936.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Venus and the Lute Player
Titian
Period
Renaissance
Theme
Love & Romance
Medium
Oil on canvas
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The Story
Venus and the Lute Player by Titian.
Munsey Fund, 1936.
“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.