Titian, Pesaro Madonna (Italian: Pala Pesaro), 1519-1526, Oil on canvas, 4.78m x 2.66m, Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venice.
Part III: Judgement
Titian painting this artwork is to commemorate his master who is Giovanni Bellini died in 1516 years. He also wants to encourage artist to learn innovative.
The function of Pesaro Madonna is to commemorate Pesaro victory over Turk at Leucadia and remind future generations want to know thanksgiving.
The key means dignity. 2 angels, olive leave and Pesaro family mean peace. The flag is means the coat of arms of Pope Alexander VI.
The event is Pesaro and his family praying and thanksgiving Virgin Mary and Christ bring victory over Turk. Virgin Mary is mother of Jesus (20BC- 45AD). Christ also called Jesus (7-2BC- 30- 36AD). Saint Peter is the most prominent disciples of Jesus (1AD- 67AD). Pesaro is commander of the papal fleet by the Borgia pope, Alexander VI. Pesaro family included his brothers and nephew. Saint Fraincis is a preacher and catholic. Saint Anthony is a Franciscan priest. The Turk and Moor are prisoners.
The painting put on the wall is to shows that take place in an open courtyard. Titian places Virgin Mary on top right is to shows her noble status is respected by everyone. St. Peter places in the middle because he is the most prominent of the 12 Disciples of Christ. St. Francis look at Christ on right side is tried to link Christ look at the Pesaro family. Turk and Moor are Pesaro’s prisoners to show that he victory over Turk. One of the Pesaro family member look at us who is Pesaro’s nephew, he try to pull us into painting. St. Peter’s key put on the stairs is mean put down his dignity. The 2 angels play with the cross to show that there is not in a serious place. The cross shows on half because the artist wants to show the place is wide.
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