Titian - The Tribute Money
Would you believe a painting as tense and emotive as this was once a cupboard door?
Painted for Duke Alfonso d'Este in 1516 - It actually served as one of the door panels to a cupboard that housed the Duke’s collection of ancient coins and medals. (Which is really quite ironic, considering that the actual underlying subject of this painting is meant to …
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