Question

Venus of Urbino by Titian. A naked woman lies on a bed with a dog. Two women search through a trunk in the background.

What does the dog in the image above represent?
a.
loyalty
b.
fidelity
c.
companionship
d.
humility

Answer 1

In the painting "Venus of Urbino" by Titian, the dog typically symbolizes fidelity and loyalty. In the context of the artwork, the presence of the dog can be interpreted as a representation of the woman's fidelity to her partner or husband. Thus, the best answer would be:

b. fidelity