How To Analyze And Interpret Titian's Art?

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Titian's painting strikes up contervsation on why this was his last painting and the smybolic meaning behind it. After further reseach, and sitting looking at this beautiful canvas; I could'nt help but to think that he was going through alot more than the painting shows. However, a few details that some may over look show a deeper version on where the artist was going with the painting. From my preception I will describe, analyze, and interpret Titian's last painting from my understanding. To me this painitng describes a very painful man going through a dark time in his life. If you take a further look at how he's holding Christ's hand, maybe a plea for mercy or asking to grant him a wish. The woman on the left side seems to be calling someone

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