was purchased with much of that collection by Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, whose descendants later deposited his whole collection with the National Gallery of Scotland for storage and display. Commentary The Scottish National Gallery describes the painting as a poetic meditation on the transience of human life and love set in a poetic landscape. At the right Cupid playfully clambers over two sleeping infants. At the left we see young lovers about to embrace. In the middle distance an old man, looking very much like the penitent St. Jerome, is contemplating a pair of skulls - by implication of former lovers. The church in the background may serve to remind viewers of the Christian promise of salvation and eternal life. Sources Further reading Bertman, Sandra L. "Titian." New York University. 2 June 2001. Web. 4 Mar. 2011 "The Reformation." Le Poulet Gauche. Web. 05 Mar. 2011 "Titian. Art and Life." MoodBook. Bring Art to Your Desktop! Web. 05 Mar. 2011 "Titian and Giorgione: Ethereal Picnic with a Difference." Three Pipe Problem. Web. 10 Mar. 2011 "Queen Christina of Sweden." History Learning Site. Web. 10 Mar. 2011 1512 paintings Paintings in the National Galleries of Scotland Allegorical paintings by Titian Paintings formerly in the Orleans Collection