The Calumny of Apelles
1503
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1503
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This etching shows a group of seven figures in a city square. One man stands in the center, gesturing toward a kneeling woman. Behind him, a building with a dome rises, and two statues stand on its roof. The figures are labeled with names like *Invidia* and *Calumnia Dapele*. The scene looks dramatic, with some figures pointing or holding objects. The labels suggest these figures represent ideas or virtues, not real people. The artist used sharp lines and shading to create depth and emotion in the scene. Next, look up the Renaissance movement to see how artists used allegory like this.
