Allegory of Fortune

Italian 16th Century

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This is a drawing featuring a winged figure holding a cherub next to a horse and a person in armor. The artwork portrays a detailed scene with mythological and allegorical elements. The winged figure embraces the cherub, who reaches towards them, as they stand beside a horse. The person in armor interacts with the horse. The background shows a stacked block wall. The intricate details, such as feathers, clothing folds, and horse anatomy, are depicted with fine lines and shading. The text at the bottom reads: "Io son fortuna buona, ho mecco Amore, Se mi conosci, ti farò signore." The artwork's composition and style suggest influences from the Renaissance period.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1990

  • Eva/Ave: Woman in Renaissance and Baroque Prints, NGA, 1990, no. 135, repro.

2000

  • Fortune: "All is But Fortune", The Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, D.C., 2000, no. 73.

Bibliography

1990

  • Russell 1990, cat.no.135.

Wikidata ID

Q65565469

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