Titian was particularly skilled in the manipulation of the tempera technique in paintings of religious, mythological, and portrait subjects.

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Titian, whose full name was Tiziano Vecellio, was an Italian painter who lived during the Renaissance period. He was born around 1488-1490 and became one of the leading figures of the Venetian school of painting. Titian's technique involved layering and blending oil paints to achieve a rich, luminous effect that was revolutionary at the time. His mastery of color and his innovative brushwork had a profound influence on the development of painting in the Western world.
While tempera, which is a fast-drying painting medium consisting of colored pigments mixed with a water-soluble binder medium (usually a glutinous material such as egg yolk), was a common medium during the early Renaissance, by Titian's time, oil painting had become the preferred medium for many artists due to its versatility and the depth of color it could produce.
Titian's works, such as "Assumption of the Virgin" (1516-1518), "Venus of Urbino" (1538), and "Danaë" (series, 1544-1553), showcase his skillful use of oils and his ability to convey texture, light, and emotion. His portraits, including those of various members of the Habsburg family and other European nobility, are also celebrated for their psychological depth and lifelike presence, achieved through his command of the oil medium.

Titian Was Particularly Skilled in the Manipulation of the Tempera