The Calumny of Apelles
1560
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 37.3 × 32.3 cm
- Status
- In Museum Collection
- Collect24 Art ID
- C24-210290
This allegory of injustice, popular with Renaissance artists for its moral content, is based on a written description of a lost painting by the ancient Greek artist Apelles. An enthroned judge with large ears is flanked by Suspicion and blindfolded Ignorance. He extends a hand to Calumny (Slander), who, helped by Envy, drags a young man by the hair into court. This youth protests his innocence to Truth and Time, who descend on a cloud to reveal Calumny’s lies and vindicate the accused. Deceit stands behind Calumny with a large net, while Repentance casts an apologetic glance toward Truth from…
Provenance
Wade Fund, 2012.8
Registry history
- 1560 — Recorded in the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art — prints
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