Titian: a collection of fifteen pictures and a portrait of the painter

This compact volume gathers fifteen of Titian’s most celebrated canvases, paired with a rare self‑portrait, to give listeners a vivid sense of the master’s range. The selection is deliberately balanced, placing his elegant portraiture—such as the luminous Flora, the enigmatic Bella, and the regal Philip II—side by side with his monumental religious and mythological works like the Pesaro Madonna, the Assumption, and Christ of the Tribute Money. A concise introduction and detailed commentary guide the ear through the historical context and the painter’s techniques.

The commentary emphasizes the palpable vitality that animates Titian’s figures, whether they are saints, sovereigns or humble boatmen. Listeners learn how his skillful handling of colour and form conveys both the flesh‑and‑blood presence of his subjects and the subtleties of their inner lives. By the end of the first half, the listener will have a clear picture of why Titian remains a benchmark for artistic completeness and emotional depth.