Allegory 1500

pierodicosimo

sculpture

painted

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

coloured pencil

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

mythology

painting painterly

watercolor

"Allegory" (1500) by Piero di Cosimo (1462-1522) is a captivating painting depicting a winged, female figure in a flowing red cloak, holding a rope tied to a rearing white horse. The scene unfolds on a small island, with a figure submerged in the water below. Piero di Cosimo, known for his fascination with mythology and nature, likely intended this painting to be an allegorical work. The symbolism of the figures and their actions, the horse, and the drowning figure, remain open to interpretation, inviting viewers to delve into the mystery of this captivating work.