Who painted Titianus Redivivus?

Titianus Redivivus was painted by James Gillray in 1797.

Where can I see Titianus Redivivus?

Titianus Redivivus is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Titianus Redivivus?

Titianus Redivivus is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Titianus Redivivus?

Museum-quality prints of Titianus Redivivus are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Titianus Redivivus

James Gillray , 1797

Titianus Redivivus is an ink print by the Romanticist artist James Gillray. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:across upper edge: Ah! ha! - Ah! ha! Messrs Van-Butchell!.. in image, held by eagle: VENETIAN MANUSCRIPT; in image, on rainbow: 'redeunt Titianica regna, jam nova progenies coelo demittitur alto; across lower edge, in plate: TITIANUS REDEVIVUS; -or- the seven-wise-men consulting the new Venetian oracle, -a Scene in ye Academic Grove. No 1; lower left in plate: J G inv et fe; lower right in plate: Pubd. Novr. 2d. 1797. by H. Humphrey St James's Street

About this work

Overview

Titianus Redivivus is a satirical print created by James Gillray in 1797, combining etching, engraving, and aquatint techniques with hand-coloring on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic scene with a central female figure holding a palette, surrounded by a crowd arguing over framed pictures, amidst a graveyard filled with broken tombstones and surreal elements, suggesting a complex satire with multiple symbols and hidden messages.

Technique & Style

Gillray's work showcases his technical skill in printmaking, blending etching, engraving, and aquatint with hand-coloring, characteristic of his style that combines sharp observation with exaggerated visual humor.

Context

Titianus Redivivus is part of Gillray's prolific output of political and social satires, primarily produced between 1792 and 1810, often targeting prominent figures of the time.

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Artist & collection

Artist

James Gillray

James Gillray (13 August 1756 – 1 June 1815) was an English caricaturist and printmaker famous for his etched political and social satires, mainly published between 1792 and 1810.