# Self-Portrait by Titian

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## Artwork

- Artist: [BRITTO, Giovanni](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/britto-giovanni-r7d70f9c439358d>)
- Date: 1501-1550
- Technique: Woodcut, 415 x 325 mm

## Commentary

This woodcut represents a lost self-portrait by Titian. As in the later &lt;A onclick=&#34;return OpenOther\(&#39;/html/t/tiziano/10/22/12selfpo.html&#39;\)&#34; HREF=&#34;/html/t/tiziano/10/22/12selfpo.html&#34;&gt;Self-Portrait of 1562-64,&lt;/A&gt; Titian presented a highly dignified image of himself, wearing the costume of a Venetian nobleman or citizen and with his gold chain on his chest. In it he showed himself at work, with a drawing board and stylus.

## Related artworks

- [Francesco Priscianese](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/britto-giovanni-r7d70f9c439358d/francesco-priscianese-rd312ebd383df6b>)

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