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Titian was a great Renaissance artist who had is own unique style of painting, by using usually only the colors of red and white. This made him quest for a perfect red, that would bring out life in his paintings. He did do portraits of famous people, but his love of painting centered in the region of Greek Mythology (mainly the beautiful goddess Venus) and his deep belief in the Christian Faith. The paintings were …

…Unfortunately, since being a preacher of God, he had little money but was willing to pay all he had. Titian simply asked the Cardinal to wear his finest red clothing and to pose in front of a red backdrop... and the picture would be on him. Titian was amazed by the color of the Robe the Cardinal was wearing it later became known as Titian Red, and Cardinals still wear the color to this day.