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Which mythological paintings did Titian make for Alfonso I dāEste at Ferrara?
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Venus of Urbino by Titian, 1538; in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence.
Titian was commissioned by Alfonso I dāEste to create a series of mythological paintings, often referred to as bacchanals, for the Alabaster Chambers in the duke's castle at Ferrara.12
The mythological works Titian produced for this cycle include:
- Bacchus and Ariadne: Widely considered one of the most spectacular works in the series, it depicts the meeting of the two mythological figures with a focus on movement, energy, and color.12
- Worship of Venus: One of the canvases created for the cycle.1
- The Andrians: Another of the canvases produced for the rooms.1
Additionally, to ensure his contributions harmonized with the existing series, Titian partially repainted the background of Giovanni Belliniās Feast of the Gods, which was also housed in the same room.1