An Allegory of Fortune 1538

sculptural image

possibly oil pastel

neo expressionist

underpainting

facial painting

mythology

facial portrait

abstract character

surrealist

portrait art

fine art portrait

"An Allegory of Fortune" by Dosso Dossi (c. 1490-1542) is a captivating oil painting that showcases the artist's distinctive style. The artwork, now housed at the J. Paul Getty Museum, presents a complex and symbolic scene. A young man, clad in a red drapery, gestures towards a cornucopia overflowing with fruit and grain, representing abundance and fortune. Beside him, a nude woman, adorned with a gold cloth, sits atop a transparent sphere, suggesting the ever-changing nature of fortune. The scene is rich in detail, with the artist skillfully employing color and light to create a sense of depth and realism.