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Allegory of Fortune, c. 1530 (oil on canvas)
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Allegory of Fortune, c. 1530 (oil on canvas)
3545837 Allegory of Fortune, c.1530 (oil on canvas) by Dossi, Dosso (c.1479-1542); 179.1x217.2 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Prosperity in life is transitory and depends on luck, the woman is Fortune, or Lady Luck, holding a cornucopia but sitting on a bubble, her billowing drapery a reminder that she is changeable like the wind and her single shoe symbolizing her ability to bring not only fortune but also misfortune. The man personifies chance holding up lottery tickets which he is about to place inside a golden urn, a reference to the civic lotteries that had just become popular in Italy. They may also refer to the paintings likely patron, Isabella d Este, Marchioness of Mantua, one of whose emblems was a bundle of lots, denoting her personal experience with fluctuating fortune.); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23640198
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This print captures the essence of "Allegory of Fortune" by Dosso Dossi, a masterpiece from the Italian Renaissance. The painting depicts Lady Luck, personified as a woman holding a cornucopia, symbolizing prosperity and abundance. However, her precarious position on a bubble reminds us that fortune is fleeting and transitory. The man in the painting represents chance, holding up lottery tickets that he is about to place inside a golden urn. This alludes to the rising popularity of civic lotteries in Italy during that time. The image may also be connected to Isabella d'Este, Marchioness of Mantua, who was likely the patron for this artwork. Her personal experiences with fluctuating fortune are represented by the bundle of lots associated with her emblem. Dosso Dossi's allegorical representation skillfully portrays both the potential rewards and risks associated with luck and chance. The intricate details in this oil on canvas piece showcase his mastery as an artist during this period. Displayed at J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, USA, this print allows viewers to appreciate not only Dossi's artistic talent but also explore deeper themes such as nakedness and nudity within Italian Renaissance art. Overall, "Allegory of Fortune" serves as a thought-provoking reminder that prosperity can be elusive and unpredictable – an enduring message captured beautifully through Dossi's brushstrokes.
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