Recent scholarship suggests that Titian's "Venus" of Urbino (21-28)was meant to represent_____________.

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Recent scholarship suggests that the painting was commissioned to celebrate the marriage of the Duke of Urbino and his bride. The painting's gaze, posture, and accessories (such as the dog and the flowers) all indicate a connection to marriage and domesticity, rather than the typical depiction of Venus as a classical goddess or courtesan. While it is possible that the painting could also represent a specific individual, there is no concrete evidence to support that theory.

Recent Scholarship Suggests That Titian's "Venus" of Urbino (21-28)was Meant