Calumny of Apelles
Item
Title
Calumny of Apelles
Description
Uffizi, tempera on panel
Creator
Sandro Botticelli
Date
1494-1495
Format
Image; 4623px × 3142px
Rights
ART33879; Lessing / Art Resource, NY
Subject
King Midas, representing an “unjust judge,” is seated on his throne, flanked by the allegorical figures of Ignorance and Suspicion who whisper into his donkey ears. A barely clothed youth is dragged towards Midas by Slander who is, in turn, led by the hooded and bearded Hatred. Fraud and Deceit follow Slander and adjust the jewels adorning her. To the left, an old figure denoting Penitence turns her head away from what is taking place and Truth, a nude figure, looks and points towards Heaven.
Source
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