Allegorical Figure Representing Fortitude 1760

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo’s *Allegorical Figure Representing Fortitude* (1760) depicts a female figure in profile, her body turned slightly toward a large stone pillar which she leans against, her right hand resting on its surface. This drawing is a preparatory study for a fresco by Tiepolo, demonstrating his practice of meticulously sketching and developing his compositions before final execution. The dynamic pose and the use of chiaroscuro create a sense of weight and strength, highlighting the concept of Fortitude.