Fortune

About this work

In the image, a woman stands with her legs crossed, holding a bag of coins in her right hand. She is nude, with a cloth draped around her waist and a hat on her head. A cherub is seen behind her, holding onto her hair. The background is a cloudy sky. The woman's pose and the cherub's actions suggest a sense of movement and interaction between the two figures. The cloudy sky adds a sense of depth and atmosphere to the scene. This image is an example of an allegory, a visual representation of an abstract concept. To learn more about this style, explore the Baroque movement.