Titian

"..I also send the picture of the 'Trinity' .. ..in my wish to satisfy your C. M. I have not spared myself the pains of striking out two or three times the work of many days to bring it to perfection a…"

"His Majesty , sent for me. After the usual courtesies and examination of the pictures which I have brought, he asked for news of you.. ..I replied that at Venice, in Rome and in all Italy the public a…"

"Your Ceasarean Majesty, I consigned to senõr Don Diego di Mendoza, the two portraits of the most serene Empress , in which I have used all the diligence of which I was capable. I should have liked to …"

"Not every painter has a gift for painting, in fact, many painters are disappointed when they meet with difficulties in art. Painting done under pressure by artists without the necessary talent can onl…"

"..I kissed the hand of Don Alvise Davila, who said he was your friend, and begged me to tell you he would soon prove it. I would have done the same by Signor Antonio da Leva, but that there was no tim…"

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"Most high and important Signor, Having recently obtained a 'Queen of Persia' of some quality, which I thought worthy of appearing before your Highness' exalted presence, I had her sent, pending the ti…"

"Most Illustrious Lord and My Lord, I received the other day, with due reverence your Lordship's letter, together with the canvas and framing. Having read and noted the contents, I considered them so p…"