Exploring Titian's Masterpiece

What makes the painting at Christie's particularly special?

• It is the only painting by Titian.

• It has a rich history of ownership and theft.

• It has never been stolen.

• It was painted by a modern artist.

Why is Titian considered a significant figure in Western Art?

• He was the last artist of the Venetian Renaissance.

• He only painted religious subjects.

• He gained international fame during his lifetime.

• He was the first artist to paint in oil.

What is the subject matter of 'Rest on the Flight into Egypt'?

• The resurrection of Christ.

• The journey of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus to Egypt.

• The crucifixion of Christ.

• The birth of Christ.

How did Venice's cosmopolitan nature influence its art in the 16th century?

• Venice had no impact on art during this period.

• Art was only created for religious purposes.

• Artists were restricted to using local materials.

• Artists had access to a wide range of colors and pigments.

What is Titian often referred to as due to his use of color?

• The Master of Light

• The Prince of Color

• The King of Shadows

• The Duke of Darkness

What technique did Joshua Reynolds reportedly use to study Titian's work?

• He scraped it back layer by layer.

• He copied it by hand.

• He photographed it.

• He painted over it.

Who was the first known owner of the painting after it was created?

• Napoleon

• King Charles I

• A Venetian nobleman

• A Spice Merchant named Bolo deav

What happened to the painting in the early 19th century?

• It was looted by Napoleonic troops.

• It was sold to a private collector.

• It was donated to a museum.

• It was destroyed in a fire.

How was the painting recovered after being stolen in 1995?

• It was found in a museum.

• It was discovered in a plastic bag at a bus stop.

• It was returned by the thief.

• It was never recovered.

What is the current location of the painting?

• In the Louvre Museum.

• At Longleat House in Wiltshire.

• In a museum in Venice.

• In a private collection in Paris.