Wisdom 1560

"Wisdom", painted by Titian in 1560, is an oil painting depicting a female figure draped in flowing robes and holding a scroll. The figure represents Wisdom, and is depicted as a beautiful woman with a crown of laurel leaves. She sits atop clouds and is accompanied by a cherub holding a book, signifying the power of knowledge. The painting, housed in the Biblioteca Marciana in Venice, exemplifies the high Renaissance style with its attention to detail, realism, and the dramatic use of light and shadow.