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Allegory of Virtue

Andrea Andreani after Jacopo Ligozzi

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a mythological scene with multiple figures. The central female figure is being supported by others, while an angelic figure flies above holding or interacting with her. There are two male figures, one blindfolded and helping the central figure, and another draped in cloth gesturing theatrically. A female figure lies at the bottom, possibly reaching out. The scene is set amidst rocky elements, suggesting a dynamic background. The drawing is in a detailed Renaissance style with careful shading and line work.

Artwork Details

Date
1585
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut
Dimensions
3532 × 5156 px
Public Domain
Yes
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