Prudence by Giotto

Prudence 1306

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Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua, Italy

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allegories

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toned paper

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symbol

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sculpture

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charcoal drawing

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possibly oil pastel

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charcoal art

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oil painting

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coloured pencil

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underpainting

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painting painterly

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watercolor

Giotto's "Prudence" is a fresco from 1306 depicting one of the seven virtues, located in the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, Italy. The artwork portrays Prudence as a woman seated on a throne, holding a mirror and a book, symbolizing her ability to reflect on the past and plan for the future. This fresco is one of Giotto's most celebrated works, showcasing his mastery of perspective and naturalism, characteristic of the early Renaissance.

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