Venus and Cupid with an organist (and a Shih Tzu).

Titian painted a total of five known works over the span of three decades on the subject of Venus and music, all of which follow the same basic principles-- nude Venus, a dude, an instrument, and Cupid. In this particular piece, the gloomy background and scary succubus Cupid contrast quite nicely with the pure innocence of that adorable Shih Tzu’s gaze. 

This painting is oozing with some type of weird eroticism and to be frank, the dog really throws us off. We’re not exactly sure the purpose of this furry pal, nor were we aware that the Greek gods had Shih Tzus in the first place. 
Greek mythology is also generally devoid of fully dressed people, Spaniards, or organ players, UNLESS your name is Philip II and you're the King of Spain. In that case, no one is going to have the guts to tell you that you are not an outstanding organ player, or that it makes no sense to have yourself painted into a Venus and Cupid scene.

However, all oddities aside, Venus and Cupid with an Organist is more than just a sexy scene. Art historians consider this (and Titian’s four other works within the series) to be a neo-platonic allegory of the senses-- in other words, vision and hearing become tools for experiencing beauty and balance. The juxtaposition of the nude Venus and the sumptuously clothed organist also suggest that touch is a part of this sensory allegory... maybe that’s where the soft little Shih Tzu comes in.