Nel frattempo, nella vita di Titian
Tutta la vita1530–1539
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 · Luogo di lavoro
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.
