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The Statue of Opportunity, a Passer-by, and Remorse [fol. 8r]

French early 16th Century

1514

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Allegory

Dominant colour

The Statue of Opportunity, a Passer-by, and Remorse [fol. 8r] is a 1514 ink by French early 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: French early 16th Century
When & what style?: 1514 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image presents a Renaissance allegory, showcasing three distinct scenes. In the top left, a winged figure stands on a wheel, grasping a bow and arrow. The bottom left features a man dressed in a long coat, hat, and boots, pointing upwards with his right hand. On the right, a woman is depicted in a tower, surrounded by a dome. The background is a light beige color, with illegible text written in brown ink. The artist's use of pen, brown ink, and watercolor creates a sense of depth and texture in the image. The allegorical nature of the painting invites the viewer to interpret its meaning. To learn more about the Renaissance movement, explore the works of artists from this era, such as the French early 16th Century.

About the artist

Artist

French early 16th Century

A French draftsman from the early 1500s filled sheets of laid paper with tiny, sharp-tongued instructions—ink sketches paired with warnings like “Do Not Eat Your Heart Out” or “Feed Not Things That Have Sharp Claws.”…

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