St John the Almsgiver 1550

"St John the Almsgiver," painted in 1550 by Titian, depicts the saint in his role as a generous benefactor, extending a coin to a beggar. Titian, known for his mastery of color and light, uses a dramatic chiaroscuro effect to create a sense of depth and focus on the gesture of charity. The painting is a testament to the powerful depiction of religious subjects in Renaissance art, specifically during the Venetian Renaissance, where Titian was a prominent artist.