2027 Republic of Cameroon 1000 francs CFA MINT XXI Art Gallery - Venus of Urbino, Titian Ag

Venus of Urbino by Titian — a defining image of Venetian Renaissance sensuality. Painted in 1538, it presents Venus reclining in a refined interior, meeting the viewer with a direct gaze while symbols of love and fidelity shape the scene around her.

The sleeping dog, roses, and servants in the background transform the composition from a simple nude into a layered meditation on desireand intimacy. Titian’s mastery lies in the warmth of flesh, the softness of textiles, and the balance between directness and composed elegance — qualities that made the painting a lasting point of reference in Western art. Today, Venus of Urbino is preserved in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.

Struck in 1 oz of .999 fine silver in proof quality and enhanced with vivid digital printing, this coin recreates Titian’s Venetian masterpiece as a refined collectible. Limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide, it brings Renaissance intimacy and color into the expanding Art Gallery exposition.