It was during this period that he painted one of his most famous paintings, the Assumption of the Madonna. While creating this masterpiece, Titan used strong simple colors. His silhouetting of dark forms against a light background reappeared throughout his work of this period. Paintings that were finished during this time period were completed with great detail. They could be viewed from near and far. The beauty and detail was easily observed.
The next period of his life (1530 ~ 1550) is often identified as the Maturity period. Titian's style began to move towards a more dramatic style. During this time Titian also began to demonstrate Italian Mannerism in his painting. This influence came from north and central Italy. Titian was deeply impressed by the works of Michelangelo (especially the "Last Judgement"). Some of Titian" greatest portraits were painted during this period. Throughout his career Titian had shown himself to be an incomparable portrait painter. Titian's fame and recognition had spread not only through Italy, but also throughout Europe. Kings, Princes and Popes commanded his paintings. .
During the time period of 1550 ~ 1575, referred to as his final years, Titian finished only a few works. Titian became more and more absorbed in his works as a portrait. He became very self critical and an insatiable perfectionist. His works from this period never matched his earlier works. These painting didn't have the same emotion and tragedy that had once flowed onto his paintings. His paintings "gradually lost their solidity, and began to dissolve into hazy paint textures and vibrant brushstrokes, while colors became more intense"3. Titian's last works were completed wonderful patches of colours, so that close view they are difficult to see. But, at a distance these paintings look perfect. Titian's last work was the Pieta. This painting was an offering to the church for a burial place. In this painting, Titian included not only a portrait of himself but also that of his son Orazio before the savior.
