Sandro Botticelli
Calumny (1494)
Calumny is an accusation against society (moral judgment of Florentine government) in the guise of a general allegory.
Midas (on his throne), receiving the counsels of Ignorance and Suspicion. A hooded Envy, clasping the hand of Calumny, holds the scepter of authority. Deception and Fraud keep her company as she drags the unidentified victim by the hair. Penitence turns hopefully towards stark-naked Truth.
Calumny (1494)
Calumny is an accusation against society (moral judgment of Florentine government) in the guise of a general allegory.
Midas (on his throne), receiving the counsels of Ignorance and Suspicion. A hooded Envy, clasping the hand of Calumny, holds the scepter of authority. Deception and Fraud keep her company as she drags the unidentified victim by the hair. Penitence turns hopefully towards stark-naked Truth.
