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The main difference between titans illustration of the story and the source text’s illustration of the story is that titian does not include multiple Pharisee’s. Logistically, this creative decision makes sense as it would dilute the value of the interaction between Jesus and the Pharisee shown if there were more than two figures in the same physical space of the painting. I also imagine that Titian chose not to include multiple Pharisee’s in order to keep the sentiment of Jesus in control of the situation apparent in his painting. Titian makes creative alterations throughout the painting partially to demonstrate and even show off his technical skills, but also to retell the story as his own interpretation. He gives himself power in this action. If he were to rewrite the bible, he would not be considered creative, in fact he might be scrutinized for it, but in this medium he successfully gets his point across without offending the public, and boosts his career at the same time. 

Summary:
Another painting technique that titian employs is chiaroscuro. He uses this technique to center the viewers attention onto the two most important interactions of the source text which he shows in the painting.
Titian also demonstrates his unreal control of brush stroke in the hairs of Jesus’s face. The hairs are a single brush stroke thin, and seamlessly dispersed on his face to gradually form a beard. The fact that he has this much technical control tells me that every detail was intentional in this painting. Any instance in which titian adheres to the source text or differs from it is intentional.
The use of foreshortening in both figures’ arms draws attention to the transaction below the intricate faces. If it weren't for this, the meaning of the painting would be entirely altered. The faces are still the first aspect of the painting that I noticed, but the foreshortened arms in the transaction below give the faces meaning and purpose. Without that detail one might even think this transaction is lustful, which Titian is known for.
Jesus returns the Pharisee's skeptical look with his own dull, unphased glance. This glance contributes to the illusion that he is positioned higher than the Pharisee, which he morally is, in the source text and in the painting. Titian included the unphased facial expression of Jesus to create consistency between his painting and the details of the source text. The quote within the source text of Jesus saying “Well then,” and then taking a breath before completing his sentence, connotes that Jesus is calm in the situation. This is matched by titian in the painting with the calm facial expression. However, Jesus is not showing passive anger toward the Pharisee, in fact he does convey respect to him as a person, but not to his ideas. Titian illustrates this balance of respect with his pupils, looking at those of the Pharisees (a respectful gesture). Jesus takes the Pharisee as a person seriously, but not his actions.
While their heads are level, it still appears as though the Pharisee handing Jesus the coin is positioned below him. The Pharisee's expression is intrigued, but not in a way that evokes praise or respect. The expression the pharisee has resembles eagerness, as he awaits Jesus's failure. In the source text for this painting appear the words, “Jesus saw through their hypocrisy” and this is resembled perfectly in the painting. Jesus recognizes that the Pharisee is looking at him with the expectation of “Catching” him in the wrong, but assures the audience of the painting, as well as the Pharisee himself, that he will not be fooled.
Jesus’s hand gesture adds to his dismissive mood of the Pharisee, contributing to the sense that he is wiser than him. He is not eager to grab this coin and examine it. He is not greedy in the transaction. He is accepting of it, though, in a passive tone.
From a first glance we can see that this painting refers to the story on the left, below the painting. This is made clear by some key differences in the stories. The version by Titian has no reference of a fish with a coin in its mouth, or of Jesus completing the action of paying taxes. Instead, it is alluded to that Jesus is about to say his famous quote about Caesar's taxes. In the source text on the left, Jesus is asked about the ethics of taxation. He responds by asking for a coin to examine, and determines that it is fair to “give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.” In the painting, the main argument is conveyed effectively, but in a slightly different order. Titian uses creative imagery to imply that Jesus is being handed a coin and asked the question at the same time, not asking for the coin.
Titian: The Tribute Money
Original Texts:
In Galilee 22And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men: 23and they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again. And they were exceeding sorry. 24And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? 25He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers? 26Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free. 27Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.
Taxes for Caesar 13 Later the leaders sent some Pharisees and supporters of Herod to trap Jesus into saying something for which he could be arrested. 14“Teacher,” they said, “we know how honest you are. You are impartial and don’t play favorites. You teach the way of God truthfully. Now tell us—is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not? 15Should we pay them, or shouldn’t we?” Jesus saw through their hypocrisy and said, “Why are you trying to trap me? Show me a Roman coin, and I’ll tell you.” 16When they handed it to him, he asked, “Whose picture and title are stamped on it?” “Caesar’s,” they replied. 17 “Well, then,” Jesus said, “give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.” His reply completely amazed them.

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The main difference between titans illustration of the story and the source text’s illustration of the story is that titian does not include multiple Pharisee’s. Logistically, this creative decision makes sense as it would dilute the value of the interaction between Jesus and the Pharisee shown if there were more than two figures in the same physical space of the painting. I also imagine that Titian chose not to include multiple Pharisee’s in order to keep the sentiment of Jesus in control of the situation apparent in his painting. Titian makes creative alterations throughout the painting partially to demonstrate and even show off his technical skills, but also to retell the story as his own interpretation. He gives himself power in this action. If he were to rewrite the bible, he would not be considered creative, in fact he might be scrutinized for it, but in this medium he successfully gets his point across without offending the public, and boosts his career at the same time.

Summary:

Another painting technique that titian employs is chiaroscuro. He uses this technique to center the viewers attention onto the two most important interactions of the source text which he shows in the painting.

Titian also demonstrates his unreal control of brush stroke in the hairs of Jesus’s face. The hairs are a single brush stroke thin, and seamlessly dispersed on his face to gradually form a beard. The fact that he has this much technical control tells me that every detail was intentional in this painting. Any instance in which titian adheres to the source text or differs from it is intentional.

The use of foreshortening in both figures’ arms draws attention to the transaction below the intricate faces. If it weren't for this, the meaning of the painting would be entirely altered. The faces are still the first aspect of the painting that I noticed, but the foreshortened arms in the transaction below give the faces meaning and purpose. Without that detail one might even think this transaction is lustful, which Titian is known for.

Jesus returns the Pharisee's skeptical look with his own dull, unphased glance. This glance contributes to the illusion that he is positioned higher than the Pharisee, which he morally is, in the source text and in the painting. Titian included the unphased facial expression of Jesus to create consistency between his painting and the details of the source text. The quote within the source text of Jesus saying “Well then,” and then taking a breath before completing his sentence, connotes that Jesus is calm in the situation. This is matched by titian in the painting with the calm facial expression. However, Jesus is not showing passive anger toward the Pharisee, in fact he does convey respect to him as a person, but not to his ideas. Titian illustrates this balance of respect with his pupils, looking at those of the Pharisees (a respectful gesture). Jesus takes the Pharisee as a person seriously, but not his actions.

While their heads are level, it still appears as though the Pharisee handing Jesus the coin is positioned below him. The Pharisee's expression is intrigued, but not in a way that evokes praise or respect. The expression the pharisee has resembles eagerness, as he awaits Jesus's failure. In the source text for this painting appear the words, “Jesus saw through their hypocrisy” and this is resembled perfectly in the painting. Jesus recognizes that the Pharisee is looking at him with the expectation of “Catching” him in the wrong, but assures the audience of the painting, as well as the Pharisee himself, that he will not be fooled.

Jesus’s hand gesture adds to his dismissive mood of the Pharisee, contributing to the sense that he is wiser than him. He is not eager to grab this coin and examine it. He is not greedy in the transaction. He is accepting of it, though, in a passive tone.

From a first glance we can see that this painting refers to the story on the left, below the painting. This is made clear by some key differences in the stories. The version by Titian has no reference of a fish with a coin in its mouth, or of Jesus completing the action of paying taxes. Instead, it is alluded to that Jesus is about to say his famous quote about Caesar's taxes. In the source text on the left, Jesus is asked about the ethics of taxation. He responds by asking for a coin to examine, and determines that it is fair to “give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.” In the painting, the main argument is conveyed effectively, but in a slightly different order. Titian uses creative imagery to imply that Jesus is being handed a coin and asked the question at the same time, not asking for the coin.

Titian: The Tribute Money

Original Texts:

In Galilee 22And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men: 23and they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again. And they were exceeding sorry. 24And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? 25He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers? 26Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free. 27Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.

Taxes for Caesar 13 Later the leaders sent some Pharisees and supporters of Herod to trap Jesus into saying something for which he could be arrested. 14“Teacher,” they said, “we know how honest you are. You are impartial and don’t play favorites. You teach the way of God truthfully. Now tell us—is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not? 15Should we pay them, or shouldn’t we?” Jesus saw through their hypocrisy and said, “Why are you trying to trap me? Show me a Roman coin, and I’ll tell you.” 16When they handed it to him, he asked, “Whose picture and title are stamped on it?” “Caesar’s,” they replied. 17 “Well, then,” Jesus said, “give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.” His reply completely amazed them.