I definitely did not realize that this was tantamount to pornographic material back in its inception, especially not with how nonchalant both Venus and the help in the background are acting. I agree with you wholeheartedly about this pieces need to be preserved for future generations. If nothing else than to show how not only our modesty has changed over the generations, but also our sense of beauty.  

Do you believe that Titian painted this piece (what is essentially a rework of Giorgione's) in order to "one up" his late teacher? Or to honor Giorgione?