Current knowledge
Royal Collection 403928
Attributed to Titian
The Lovers
Current measurements:
74.5cm x 65.2cm
Date:
c.1510
This amorous work was copied by the King’s miniature painter Peter Oliver in “limning” (miniature) and so was clearly among the King’s favourite pieces.
Its attribution has been the subject of some debate but it is currently given to Titian.
Van der Doort 1639
Titian
Woman in the arms of a Man as if she is swooning, 3 heads, old piece
Sale Inventory c.1649-51
Walpole Society reference (1972):