Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari My Study Self-researched
Venice, Italy
Architectural style: Gothic
Artworks
Saint John the Baptist Self-researched
The only statue by Donatello still in Venice. This wooden sculpture was restored in 1973, revealing the artist's signature with the date 1438. Located in the Cappella di San Giovanni Battista.
Frari Triptych
Uses oil that enabled Bellini to cast golden light onto Mary. A triptych altarpiece still in its original location in the sacristy of the Frari.
Assumption of the Virgin Self-researched
Titian's most famous painting, commissioned for the Basilica and remaining in its original position on the high altar. The largest altarpiece in Venice, with figures well over life-size. The work established Titian as the most prominent painter of 16th century Venice. Also known as the Assunta.
Pesaro Madonna Self-researched
Located in the left nave, this revolutionary painting places the Madonna and Child dramatically off-center to the upper right rather than in the physical center. Commissioned by Bishop Jacopo Pesaro, this asymmetrical arrangement was highly innovative and influenced religious painting for generations.
Tomb of Antonio Canova Self-researched
A pyramidal monument originally designed by Canova as a tomb for Titian. After Canova's death, his students used the design to create his own memorial. His heart is interred here; his body is in Possagno.
Monument to Titian Self-researched
A large 19th-century monument marking Titian's burial place, including a relief version of the Assumption. Titian died of plague in 1576 and was buried here despite plague regulations normally requiring burial elsewhere.