The Vicious Husband 1511

"The Vicious Husband" is a pen and ink drawing by the Italian Renaissance master Titian, created in 1511. The artwork depicts a dramatic scene of a man attacking a woman, possibly his wife, with a tree as the backdrop. Titian, renowned for his mastery of color in paintings, utilizes cross-hatching techniques to create a powerful sense of movement and emotion in this drawing. This work showcases Titian's early exploration of human figures and their interactions, offering a glimpse into his artistic development.