Andrea Gritti (17 April 1455 – 28 December 1538) was the Doge of the Venetian Republic from 1523 to 1538, following a distinguished diplomatic and military career.
Portrait of Doge AndreaGritti is an oil painting by the Venetian master Titian, painted in the late 1540s, which is part of the collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Studoval na Padovské univerzitě a doprovázel svého dědečka na diplomatických cestách po Evropě. Od roku 1476 žil v Konstantinopoli a stal se úspěšným obchodníkem s obilím.
Doge AndreaGritti’s ferocious expression and imposing figure convey an awe-inspiring authority. Titian’s handling of paint is boldly sketchy and energetic throughout.
Other articles where Doge AndreaGritti is discussed: Titian: Portraits: Doge Andrea Gritti is to a greater extent a symbol of the office—that is, that of ruler of Venice. The gigantic body in a canvas of large size is sweeping in design…
The identification of the sitter is confirmed by comparison with portrait medals. Andrea Gritti (1455 - 1538) was elected Doge of Venice in 1523; the paint...