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The calumny of Apelles (Tempera on canvas, 1494)
LRI4575632 The calumny of Apelles (Tempera on canvas, 1494) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The calumny of Apelle (La Calunnia di Apelle) The painter Apelle de Cos (Apele) slander is represented on the ground in the centre, the allegory of Calumny is represented in the form of a woman richly clothed by Fourberie and Seduction, on the right the Judge in the form of King Midas influenced by the Suspcon and the Ignorance, the man in rags represents Hate and left near Venus, an old woman symbolizes Penitence, 4th century BC (Calumny of Apelles, The painter Apelles of Cos (Apele) slandered is represented laying on the ground in the center, the allegory of Calumny is represented as a woman richly dressed and crowned by Guile and the Seduction, on the right the Judge king Midas influenced by Soupcon and Ignorance, the man in rags represents hate and on the left near Venus, an old woman symbolizes penance, 4th century BC) Painting by Alessandro di Mariano dei Filipepi dit Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510) Tempera on canvas, 1494. Uffizi Museum, Florence); Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23015144
© Luisa Ricciarini / Bridgeman Images
Distrust Hatred Penitent Seduction Venus Aphrodite Vice Virtue Quattrocento
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The Calumny of Apelles" is a captivating and thought-provoking masterpiece by Sandro Botticelli. This stunning print captures the essence of the original tempera on canvas painting, which dates back to 1494 and can be found in the Galleria degli Uffizi in Florence, Italy. In this allegorical depiction, Botticelli portrays the painter Apelles de Cos being slandered and humiliated. The central figure lies on the ground while an opulently dressed woman symbolizing Calumny stands above him, accompanied by Deceit and Seduction. On the right side of the composition, King Midas as a judge succumbs to Suspicion and Ignorance, further perpetuating false accusations. The artist's attention to detail is evident throughout this piece. From Hate represented by a ragged man to Penitence embodied by an elderly woman near Venus, each element contributes to conveying the complexity of human emotions involved in spreading falsehoods. Botticelli's "The Calumny of Apelles" serves as a powerful reminder of how easily reputations can be tarnished through deceitful words and actions. It prompts viewers to reflect upon their own role in discerning truth from falsehoods within society. This print beautifully captures every intricate brushstroke and color palette used by Botticelli himself. Its presence would undoubtedly add depth and sophistication to any art collection or space it graces.
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