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Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Triumph of the Virtues
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Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Triumph of the Virtues
Renaissance. Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Italian painter. Triumph of the Virtues (Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtue). 1502. Louvre
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1502 Andrea Centaur Fortitude Goddess Justice Louvre Mantegna Minerva Mythology Painter Perspective Renaissance Tempera Temperance Triumph Vices Virtue Virtues 15th Expelling
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Andrea Mantegna's masterpiece, "Triumph of the Virtues," showcases the Italian painter's innovative use of perspective and his deep understanding of classical mythology. Painted in 1502, this tempera on canvas work is a visual representation of the triumph of virtues over vices. At the center of the composition, the goddess Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, is depicted expelling the vices from the garden of virtue. Surrounding her are the virtues of Fortitude, Justice, Temperance, and Prudence, each identified by their symbols. Mantegna's use of linear perspective, a technique that creates an illusion of depth, is evident in the receding lines that lead the viewer's eye towards Minerva. This technique was revolutionary for its time and helped to establish Mantegna as a leading figure in the Renaissance movement. The painting was completed during Mantegna's later years and is considered one of his most significant works. It is now housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, where it continues to captivate audiences with its intricate details and symbolic meaning. The "Triumph of the Virtues" is a testament to Mantegna's artistic genius and his contribution to the development of Western art.
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