a closer look at the canvas of “Isabella d’Este” (1536) and a tablecloth in “Supper at Emmaus” (1530) both by Titian

Posted on by Helena Loermans

similar lines in the pattern of the canvas of “Isabella d’Este” 1536 and in the painted tablecloth in “The Supper at Emmaus” 1530

reconstruction of the canvas of “Isabella d’Este” 1536
the pattern of the tablecloth in “The Supper at Emmaus” 1530 (painting on a plain weave canvas)
“The Supper at Emmaus” 1530 (painting on a plain weave canvas) by Titian
“Isabella d’Este” 1536 (painted on a canvas with a pattern) by Titian

No connection in the lines of the patterns of the canvases of “The Vendramin 1540-45 Family” and “Isabella d’Este” 1536

Close examination of the weave drafts reveals the differences

weave draft of the canvas of “The Vendramin Family” 1540-45
weave draft of the canavs of “Isabella d’Este” 1536

I will soon publish about the connection in the pattern of a textile find in the Oxburg Hall restauration, stay tuned!