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Sacred and Profane Love (detail)Titian
The nude figure (1514-15) is often interpreted as divine love—an embodiment of Venus—holding a lamp that symbolizes amorous ardor. Her serene pose and luminous presence contrast the clothed woman nearby, who may represent earthly happiness or the bride. This duality expresses Renaissance ideals of love’s sacred and sensual dimensions.
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