The Seven Vices: Wrath
1510
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1510
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting depicts a man in armor, standing with his left leg raised and his right arm holding a sword. He is wearing a helmet and has a long beard. The man is standing on top of a lion, which appears to be roaring. The man's facial expression suggests that he is angry or enraged, and the lion beneath him may symbolize the vice of wrath. The image is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with intricate textures and shading that give the scene a sense of depth and dimensionality. To learn more about the artistic style and techniques used in this painting, explore the Renaissance movement.
