Calumny of Apelles
1499
tempera
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
1499
tempera
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
The Calumny of Apelles is a panel painting by Sandro Botticelli. It's a work from the Italian Renaissance. The painting is based on a description of a lost ancient work by Apelles. It was completed around 1494-95, which is a bit earlier than the listed date of 1497. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, look up the technique: tempera.