Allegory of Mercy and Truth by Pompeo Batoni

Allegory of Mercy and Truth 1745

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Pompeo Batoni’s 1745 allegorical painting "Allegory of Mercy and Truth" depicts two female figures. A nude figure representing Mercy holds the Sun aloft while a robed figure kneeling below represents Truth. Batoni was a prominent Italian painter known for his neoclassical style and portraits of prominent figures. This work captures the ideals of the Enlightenment era, symbolizing the pursuit of knowledge and truth through reason and virtue.