Venus blindfolding Cupid, by Titian. Seen at Galleria Borghese, Rome. Dated around 1565. The original painting was seemingly corrected by Titian, by removing one figure and adding a landscape in the background. There is no established information on the commissioning of the painting. The scene, difficult to interpret, has been identified as Venus Blindfolding Cupid in modern times.
Titian, born Tiziano Vecellio around 1488-1490 in Pieve di Cadore, Italy, was a prominent figure of the Italian Renaissance and the Venetian school of painting. His studio in Venice was a hub of creativity and innovation. While he remained largely based in Venice, his work reached far beyond, gaining acclaim across Italy and Europe. He received commissions from the Venetian government, the Papacy, and various European monarchs, notably Emperor Charles V and Philip II of Spain.
