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Which painting established Titian’s reputation as Giovanni Bellini’s successor?
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Venus of Urbino by Titian, 1538; in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence.
The painting that established Titian’s reputation as the successor to Giovanni Bellini is the Assumption of the Virgin (1516–18).1
Created as an altarpiece for the church of Santa Maria dei Frari in Venice, this masterpiece was Titian's first major church commission in the city. Upon its unveiling, the work caused a sensation due to its colossal scale, vibrant colors, and dramatic composition, eventually securing his status as the leading figure in Venetian painting following Bellini's death.21