Allegorical Figure of a Woman with a Shield or a Mirror (Prudence?) c. 1740 - 1750
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This oil painting, *Allegorical Figure of a Woman with a Shield or a Mirror (Prudence?)*, was created by the Italian artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, c. 1740-1750. The painting depicts a female figure, likely representing Prudence, seated on a cloud and holding a shield, possibly a mirror, in her right hand. The golden background and the figure's soft, flowing drapery create a sense of ethereal beauty, typical of Tiepolo's Rococo style. The artist is famous for his vibrant colors, dynamic compositions, and masterful handling of light. This painting is a testament to Tiepolo's skill in capturing the essence of allegory and the divine.
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The female figures in this painting and its pendant are rendered in a limited range of colours, thereby evoking marble or stucco reliefs on a gold ground. Because these decorative paintings were meant to be seen from a distance, Tiepolo did not find it necessary to make the figures clearly identifiable. This woman may represent Prudence (prudentia), and the other one Fortitude (fortitudo) holding a club.
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