Strength, Vigilance and Prudence 1582

Alessandro Allori’s *Strength, Vigilance, and Prudence* (1582) is a fresco depicting three female figures representing the titular virtues. The central figure, Prudence, sits on a throne holding a mirror and a lion, symbolizing wisdom and strength. The figure on the left, Vigilance, is armed with a helmet and holds a lion’s head, while the figure on the right, Strength, holds a sheaf of wheat and a torch. The composition is framed by two putti holding garlands and a coat of arms, likely representing a patron. The artwork’s allegorical theme and Mannerist style, with its emphasis on idealized figures and intricate details, were popular in 16th-century Florence.