description Averoldi Polyptych Overview
The Averoldi Polyptych is a five-panel altarpiece painted by Titian and completed in 1522 for the church of Santi Nazaro e Celso in Brescia, where it remains. It was commissioned by Altobello Averoldi, a papal representative in Venice. The central panel shows the resurrected Christ rising above soldiers, while the surrounding panels portray saints, the donor, and the Annunciation in Titian's forceful Venetian Renaissance style.
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Why does Titian's resurrected Christ appear to leap upward in the Averoldi Polyptych?
Titian twists Christ's body into a forceful upward movement, emphasizing physical resurrection rather than a static heavenly appearance. The central figure, painted in 1522, demonstrates his growing interest in dramatic anatomy and directional light.
Who commissioned the Averoldi Polyptych?
Altobello Averoldi, a papal representative in Venice, commissioned the work from Titian. Averoldi appears as a kneeling donor in the panel with Saints Nazarius and Celsus.
What subjects appear in the five panels?
The central panel shows the risen Christ, with the Evangelist saints above and Saint Sebastian plus Saints Nazarius and Celsus below. Together the five panels connect resurrection, witness, martyrdom, and the identity of the Brescia church.
Is the Averoldi Polyptych still in its original church?
Yes, it remains in Santi Nazaro e Celso in Brescia, Italy. That makes the 1522 polyptych a notable Titian altarpiece still preserved at its intended destination.
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