Current knowledge

Attributed to Titian

The Lovers

Royal Collection 403928
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.

Sale Inventory c.1649-51
Walpole Society reference (1972):