Shepherd and Nymph 1576

Titian’s *Shepherd and Nymph* (1576) is a dramatic scene of a shepherd serenading a nymph. The artist, known for his powerful brushstrokes, uses light and shadow to emphasize the sensuality of the figures. The nymph is depicted lying on a bed of foliage with her back to the viewer while the shepherd sits nearby, his attention fixated on the nymph, playing a flute. This work is a prime example of Titian’s later style, characterized by loose brushwork and rich colors. It is now displayed at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna.