Four Allegories Falsehood (Wisdom) by Giovanni Bellini

Four Allegories Falsehood (Wisdom) 1490

giovannibellini

allegories

acrylic

symbol

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

mythology

human

painting painterly

watercolor

"Four Allegories: Falsehood (Wisdom)" is a painting by Giovanni Bellini from 1490. The painting depicts three figures, two of whom are carrying a large seashell. One of the figures is being choked by a snake, symbolizing the dangers of falsehood. The painting's detailed figures and landscape are characteristic of Bellini's style and exemplify the Venetian Renaissance. The painting is a testament to Bellini's masterful use of light and shadow, which creates a sense of depth and realism.