Allegory of Spring
Title
Allegory of Spring
Description
Allegory of Spring is a painting that makes very clear the role of patrons during the Renaissance, especially in art. The oranges that line the top of the painting are there to represent the patrons, the imfamous Medici family. In this great work of art, the ebbs and flows of money are ever present.
Creator
Sandro Botticelli
Source
http://www.googleartproject.com/collection/uffizi-gallery/artwork/la-primavera-spring-botticelli-filipepi/331460/
Publisher
Wikipedia
Date
1482
Rights
This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published before January 1, 1923.
Original Format
tempera on wood
Physical Dimensions
203 × 314 cm (79.9 × 123.6 in)
Citation
Sandro Botticelli, “Allegory of Spring,” Art in Early Modern Europe: 1450 - 1789, accessed May 3, 2024, https://histangelproject.omeka.net/items/show/52.