TIZIANO - Venus of Urbino

Venus of Urbino by Tiziano is considered to be one of the famous artworks of Renaissance Art Movement. The painting was commissioned by the Duke of Urbino, as a gift for his 10 years old young wife and to celebrate his marriage. The eroticism of the painting depicts a nude young woman which reminds her marital obligations of what she would have to fulfill to her husband. The young woman was identified as the goddess Venus, reclining on a couch or bed in the surroundings of a Renaissance Palace. Tiziano brings out her eroticism through the light and warm color of her body which is in contrast to the dark background. In this picture, Venus stares straight at the viewer making eye-contact. She is unconcerned with her nudity. She holds roses whilst in her right hand while she laid her other hand over her genitals. In the near background, is the dog at the feet of the woman Venus and is the symbol of marital fidelity while in the background of the painting, the house maid or servant was loo