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Titian Peale Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Titian Peale our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Titian Peale · 1799 – 1885

The Holy Family with a Shepherd

1510 · National Gallery, London · original 99 x 139 cm

Admire "The Holy Family with a Shepherd" by Titian Ramsey Peale II (1510). This Renaissance masterpiece, now at the National Gallery, showcases family devotion & biblical scenes in rich detail. Explore its symbolism and acquisition.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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Portrait of Jacopo Strada

1568 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 95 x 125 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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Madonna Aldobrandini

1530 · National Gallery, London · original 101 x 142 cm

Explore Titian's 'Madonna Aldobrandini' (1530), a Renaissance masterpiece of serene beauty & emotional depth. Hand-painted reproductions available at ArtsDot. Capture the warmth and divine grace of this iconic artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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Man with a Glove

1520 · The Louvre, Paris · original 100 x 89 cm

Admire Titian's 'Man with a Glove,' a Renaissance masterpiece showcasing a mysterious figure and exquisite detail. Explore the painting’s history, symbolism, and artistic significance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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The Vendramin Family

1540 · National Gallery, London · original 206 x 288 cm

A breathtaking display of Venetian opulence and religious devotion, this masterful portrait by Titian Ramsay Peale II captures the Vendramin dynasty in luminous Renaissance detail, inviting you to possess a piece of history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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Nymph and Shepherd

1575 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 1870 x 1496 cm

Discover 'Nymph and Shepherd' by Titian Ramsay Peale II (1575). A captivating Renaissance masterpiece blending nature, mythology, and sensual beauty. Explore its symbolism & artistic influences.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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Diana and Actaeon

1556 · National Gallery, London · original 184 x 202 cm

Experience the divine fury of Titian Ramsay Peale II’s High Renaissance masterpiece Diana and Actaeon, a dramatic mythological encounter captured in vibrant color, inviting you to bring this legendary tale into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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The Tribute Money

1560 · National Gallery, London · original 112 x 103 cm

Witness the dramatic 'Tribute Money' by Titian Ramsey Peale II! This Renaissance masterpiece captures Jesus’s pivotal moment with Peter, showcasing masterful light & shadow. Explore its rich symbolism and compare it to Rubens’ works.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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Venus in Front of the Mirror

1554 · National Gallery of Art, Washington · original 106 x 125 cm

A breathtaking Renaissance-style depiction of Venus contemplating her beauty through a mirror by Titian Ramsay Peale II, capturing divine grace and vibrant color for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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Girl in a Fur

1540 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 637 x 955 cm

Inspired by Giorgione's Laura, this work showcases an ambiguous posture referencing Venus Pudica. Rubens later adapted Titian’s innovations into his Baroque style. A luxurious reproduction available at ArtsDot.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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The Death of Actaeon

1559 · National Gallery, London · original 178 x 197 cm

Witness Titian Peale II's dramatic "Death of Actaeon" – a haunting Renaissance masterpiece depicting divine retribution and human hubris, rich with color & emotion.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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The Bacchanal of the Andrians

1524 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 175 x 193 cm

A vibrant celebration of mythological revelry unfolds in Titian Ramsay Peale II’s The Bacchanal of the Andrians, a masterpiece blending High Renaissance splendor with lush landscapes that invites you to explore its beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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Portrait of Francesco Maria della Rovere

1538 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 114 x 100 cm

Admire Francesco Maria della Rovere's portrait by Titian Ramsey Peale II, a High Renaissance masterpiece housed at the Uffizi Gallery. Explore its symbolism & historical context.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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Pietro Aretino

1537 · The Frick Collection, New York City · original 101 x 85 cm

Titian Ramsay Peale II, son of Charles Willson Peale, was steeped in artistic lineage and championed Renaissance aesthetics. He skillfully blended scientific observation with classical influences.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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Portrait of Pope Paul III, Cardinal Alessandro Farnese and Duke Ottavio Farnese

1546 · Museo di Capodimonte, Naples · original 210 x 176 cm

Witness the power and diplomacy of Renaissance Italy! Titian Ramsey Peale II's 'Portrait of Pope Paul III...' captures papal authority & Farnese influence. Explore its history & artistry.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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Noli me Tangere

1514 · National Gallery, London · original 110 x 91 cm

Titian Ramsay Peale II's 'Noli Me Tangere' (1514) depicts Christ comforting Mary Magdalene after the Resurrection, showcasing Renaissance artistry and a poignant biblical scene with rich detail.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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An Allegory of Prudence

1550 · National Gallery, London · original 75 x 68 cm

Explore Titian Ramsay Peale II's 'An Allegory of Prudence,' a Venetian Renaissance masterpiece housed in London’s National Gallery. Admire its symbolism—three heads, a triple-headed beast—and discover the artist's enduring influence.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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Same size as the original$29668 × 75 cm Commission at original size

St Ambrose

Santa Maria della Salute, Venice

Discover Titian Ramsay Peale II’s stunning circular portrait of St. Ambrose! Renaissance realism, dramatic lighting & rich texture showcase this iconic religious artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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Portrait of a Girl

1545 · Museo di Capodimonte, Naples · original 85 x 75 cm

Admire Titian Ramsay Peale II's masterful 'Portrait of a Girl,' a captivating Renaissance masterpiece housed in Naples’ National Museum of Capodimonte. Explore its symbolism, artistic style & preservation.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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The Vendramin Family Venerating a Relic of the True Cross

1545 · National Gallery, London · original 206 x 289 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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Diana and Actaeon

1559 · National Gallery, London · original 190 x 207 cm

A dramatic High Renaissance masterpiece capturing the divine fury of Diana meeting Actaeon by Titian Ramsay Peale II, offering a breathtaking glimpse into classical myth for your private collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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Portrait of a Lady in White

1561 · Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Dresden · original 86 x 102 cm

Titian Ramsay Peale II

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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Portrait of Pope Paul III with His Grandsons

1545 · Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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The Aldobrandini Madonna

1532 · National Gallery, London · original 100 x 142 cm

Discover the 'Aldobrandini Madonna' by Titian Ramsay Peale II – a stunning Renaissance masterpiece showcasing serene beauty and divine grace. Explore its rich details & history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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Portrait of the Doge Francesco Venier

1556 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid · original 114 x 99 cm

A luminous portrait of Doge Francesco Venier by Titian Ramsay Peale II captures the grandeur of the Venetian Renaissance through masterful oil glazes and vibrant color, inviting you to explore this timeless masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 199 artworks by Titian Peale
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The artist

Titian Peale

1799 – 1885

Quick facts

Works on APS199
Lifespan86 years
Art period19th Century
Copyright statusPublic domain
Gift suitabilityanniversary
NationalityUnited States
Top-ranked workThe Holy Family with a Shepherd
Topics exploredrenaissance, portraiture, renaissance art, classical art, portrait

Biography

The Life of Titian Ramsay Peale II

Titian Ramsay Peale II occupied a specific, functional space in the American landscape, operating at the intersection of scientific documentation and formal art. Born on November 17, 1799, in Philosophical Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the youngest son of Charles Willson Peale and Elizabeth DePeyser. His life was defined by a refusal to settle into a single discipline. He was an American artist, naturalist, explorer, and scientific illustrator, moving between the meticulous requirements of field research and the structured demands of studio painting.

His career was not a pursuit of mere aestheticism but a practical application of observation. He spent much of his life documenting the physical world, a task that required him to be as much a technician as a painter. This dual identity allowed him to navigate diverse environments, from the controlled settings of a museum to the unpredictable terrain of an expedition. He died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 13, 1885, leaving behind a body of work that prioritized the structural reality of his subjects over stylistic abstraction.

Early Life, Family and Training

To understand Titian Ramsay Peale II, one must look at the weight of the Peale name. He was born into a dynasty that functioned as the primary engine of American artistic and scientific life. As the son of Charles Willson Peale, a central figure in early American portraiture, his upbringing was dictated by the intersection of fine art and natural history. This was no quiet childhood. He grew up alongside a large, interconnected family of artists and intellectuals, including his brothers Raphaelle, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Franklin Peale. His lineage was complex, involving half-siblings such as Sophonisba Angusciola Peale and Titian Ramsay Peale I, the latter of whom the subject was named after.

The training he received was practical and rigorous. He was not merely a student of aesthetics but a participant in a family-run enterprise of observation. His siblings, including James, Anna Claypoole, and Margaretta Peale, were all part of this intense environment of production. This familial structure meant that his education was inseparable from the work of his father and his brothers. He learned to see through the lens of both the portraitist and the naturalist. This dual education provided the technical foundation for a career that would eventually bridge the gap between scientific documentation and classical painting.

Scientific Expeditions and Naturalist Career

Peale’s career was defined by a commitment to empirical observation that many of his contemporaries lacked. He did not merely observe nature from a distance; he actively participated in the primary scientific explorations of the early nineteenth century. His fieldwork began early, including the 1817–1818 expedition to Florida and Georgia alongside George Ord, William Maclure, and Thomas Say. This early immersion in the field established a pattern of rigorous documentation. Between 1819 and 1820, he accompanied the Stephen Harriman Long expedition to the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains. These years in the field provided the anatomical and botanical precision that would later ground his more formal artistic endeavors.

His professional standing in the scientific community was solidified by his election to the American Philosophical Society in 1833. This recognition coincided with his most significant institutional contribution: his role in the United States Exploring Expedition from 1838 to 1842. Serving as the chief naturalist for this expedition, Peale moved beyond simple illustration into the realm of active scientific leadership. His ability to bridge the gap between the meticulous requirements of a naturalist and the technical skill of a draftsman made him an essential asset to these large-scale maritime and terrestrial surveys.

Even as his focus shifted toward other professional duties, his connection to the systematic recording of information remained constant. He maintained a steady presence within the federal bureaucracy, working at the United States Patent Office until 1873. This long tenure reflects a career built on the disciplined application of observation, whether applied to a specimen in the field or a technical detail in a government office.

Technique and Artistic Style

Peale’s work operates within a specific tension between the observational eye of a naturalist and the stylistic ambitions of Venetian colorism. He did not settle for the flat, utilitarian documentation common in 19th-century scientific illustration. Instead, he sought a luminous quality that mirrored Old World traditions. This was achieved through a controlled use of oil paint, which he applied in layers to build physical and visual depth. He frequently employed sfumato to soften edges, a technique that allowed him to bridge the gap between anatomical precision and atmospheric grace.

His technical repertoire was notably broad, reflecting a versatility that allowed him to move between the microscopic and the monumental. He was proficient in several media: watercolor and graphite for his scientific observations, oil on canvas for religious and mythological subjects, and lithography and ink for his illustrations. Even in his later years, he engaged with the emerging medium of photography as an amateur. This technical breadth ensured that his subjects—whether a botanical specimen or a classical figure—retained a sense of structural reality beneath their aesthetic finish.

The Holy Family with a Shepherd (about 1510)
Venus Anadyomene (about 1520)

Key Works and Subjects

Peale’s output reveals a tension between the biological and the divine. His religious subjects, such as St. Augustine, St. Gregory the Great, and The Holy Family with a Shepherd, all produced around 1510, demonstrate a commitment to classical form. These works rely on structural clarity rather than mere sentiment. He applied similar scrutiny to his mythological subjects, notably Venus Anadyomene, which he also produced around 1520. The precision of his observation is evident in how he handled the drapery and anatomical presence in these figures. He also produced undated works of St. Mark and St. Matthew, maintaining this focus on religious iconography throughout his career.

The naturalist in Peale was never a secondary interest; it was a primary lens. His ability to transition from the theological to the ornithological is seen in Five Bobwhites at the Delaware Water Gap, painted about 1868. This work demands the same technical rigor as his larger canvases but applies it to the specific textures of wildlife. Even his more social or observational scenes, like Entertaining the Favorites from about 1830, reflect a controlled application of pigment that avoids superficiality. He did not paint for decoration; he painted to document the weight of his subject matter.

St. Mark, undated
St. Matthew, undated

Where to See the Works Today

Peale’s presence in major international collections confirms that his work moved far beyond the American frontier. His religious and mythological subjects are distributed across Europe’s most significant institutions. In London, the National Gallery holds his output, while the Museo del Prado in Madrid and the Museo di Capodimonte in Naples maintain substantial holdings. These collections demonstrate that his technical approach to light and form resonated with European standards of the time.

The reach of his oeuvre extends into Central and Southern Europe. The Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna and Santa Maria della Salute in Venice both house his paintings. In the Netherlands, the Mauritshuis in The Hague preserves his work, alongside the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh, which holds his Venus Anadyomene. These locations provide the necessary context to see how he applied Venetian colorism to classical themes.

Entertaining the Favorites (1830)
Five Bobwhites at the Delaware Water Gap (1868)
The Holy Family with a Shepherd (about 1510)

Questions & Answers

In which movements did Titian Peale work?

The movements Titian Peale worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.

What are the birthplace and birth year of Titian Peale?

Titian Peale was born in Philadelphia in 1799.

Can I browse Titian Peale's works by mood?

Titian Peale's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 12, 2026

Collector's quiz

In which city was Titian Ramsay Peale II born?
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Which artistic technique did Peale use to soften edges in his work?
Which institution currently holds Peale's work 'St. Mark'?

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