Allegory of Fortune 1612 - 1650

drawing, print

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

ink painting

print

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

fluid art

coffee painting

men

watercolor

"Allegory of Fortune" is a drawing created by the Italian Baroque artist Pietro Testa between 1612 and 1650. The drawing depicts a scene with Fortune, a personification of luck and chance, with a young man, a woman, and other figures. Fortuna, seated atop a wheel, is surrounded by a chaotic and energetic composition. The drawing highlights Testa's skill in capturing movement and expression. This drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is a powerful example of Testa's artistic talents and offers insights into the symbolism of fortune and fate in Baroque art.