He was the son of Gregorio Vecellio and his wife Lucia, of whom little is known. Gregorio was superintendent of the castle of Pieve di Cadore and managed local mines for their owners.David Jaffé (ed), Titian, The National Gallery Company/Yale, p. 11, London 2003, Gregorio was also a distinguished councilor and soldier. Many relatives, including Titian's grandfather, were notaries, and the family was well-established in the area, which was ruled by Venice.
He was the son of Gregorio Vecellio and his wife Lucia, of whom little is known. Gregorio was superintendent of the castle of Pieve di Cadore and managed local mines for their owners.David Jaffé (ed) Titian The National Gallery Company/Yale, p 1,1, London 2003, Gregorio was also a distinguished councilor and soldier Many relatives, including Titian's grandfather, were notaries, and the family was well-established in the area, which was ruled by Venice.