Tiziano Vecellio (c. 1488–1576), known as Titian, was an Italian Renaissance painter and the foremost artist of the Venetian school. Celebrated for his masterful use of color, expressive portraits, and rich compositions in religious and mythological works, he shaped Venetian art in the 16th century and influenced generations of European painters, including Rubens, Velázquez, and Rembrandt. His career spanned Venice and Europe’s royal courts. His career spanned Venice and major courts across Europe.