1679
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria
Allegory is a 1679 oil by Luca Giordano, held at National Gallery of Victoria.
This painting depicts a scene with a man, a woman, and a baby, surrounded by various animals. The man is shirtless, wearing a flower garland on his head, and has a dog beside him. The woman, dressed in a white and blue robe, holds a swan and a mirror, while the baby sits on her lap. The background is dark, with a subtle landscape visible. The painting features a mix of realistic and fantastical elements, with the figures and animals rendered in detail. The use of color is muted, with earthy tones dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, with the figures lost in thought. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you might want to look into Luca Giordano.
Luca Giordano was an Italian late-Baroque painter and printmaker in etching. Giordano was one of the most celebrated artists of the Neapolitan Baroque, whose vast output included altarpieces, mythological paintings and…
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