Portrait of an Old Man (Pietro Cardinal Bembo) 1546

Titian's "Portrait of an Old Man (Pietro Cardinal Bembo)" is a bust-length portrait of the renowned Venetian Cardinal Pietro Bembo, painted in 1546. The work, currently housed in the Budapest Museum of Fine Arts, captures the Cardinal's age and wisdom through detailed rendering of his weathered skin, long white beard, and contemplative gaze. The vibrant red robe against a dark background adds a sense of grandeur and highlights the subject's high status within the Venetian society. The painting exemplifies Titian's mastery of portraiture, demonstrating his ability to portray both physical and emotional aspects of his sitter.