TitianItalian, 1490–1576Ranuccio Farnese
Can I see it?
Yes, on view now
Where is “Ranuccio Farnese” now? National Gallery of Art, Gallery 11 · West Building, Main Floor, Washington, D.C. Yes, on view now. Checked September 29, 2026.
On public display.
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- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the painting
Portrait of Ranuccio Farnese is an oil on canvas painting of Ranuccio Farnese by Titian, from c. 1542. It is held in the National Gallery of Art, in Washington, D.C. One of the first portraits of a Farnese by the artist, it is signed "Titianvs F.".
Details
- Accession number
- 1952.2.11
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- National Gallery of Art
- Image: National Gallery of Art — Museum open access
In the life of Titian
The whole life1530–1539
The young Tintoretto in Titian's workshop
According to Tom Nichols, the very young Tintoretto, brought to Titian's studio by his father, probably entered the workshop between 1530 and 1539, but only for a very brief time. According to Ridolfi, after being cast out of the studio he resolved to become a painter by studying the canvases of Titian and the reliefs of Michelangelo, and wrote on his wall the motto “Michelangelo's design and Titian's colour”.
1540 · Workplace
Milan
1540
A pension from the Marquis del Vasto
In 1540 Titian received a pension of 50 ducats from Alfonso d'Avalos, Marquis del Vasto.
15 August 1541
A stipend from Emperor Charles V
On 15 August 1541 Charles V awarded Titian an annual stipend of 100 scudi payable at a bank in Milan.
1542
A contract to supply grain to Cadore
Titian was adept in managing his affairs: he invested in real estate, lent money at interest and dealt in lumber and grain; in 1542 he obtained a contract for supplying grain to Cadore when local stores were low.
