Fortitude (1470) by Sandro Botticelli

Fortitude - Sandro Botticelli - c.1470

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TitleFortitude
ArtistSandro Botticelli
Datec.1470
MediumTempera on Panel
Dimensions167 x 87 cm
Art MovementEarly Renaissance
Current LocationUffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy
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About Fortitude

“Fortitude” is a tempera on panel painting by Sandro Botticelli, dating back to around 1470, during the Early Renaissance period. The painting is relatively large, with dimensions of 167 cm by 87 cm, and it is housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.

The artwork depicts the allegorical figure of Fortitude, one of the seven virtues. Botticelli has personified Fortitude as a strong and resolute woman, seated against an ornate, throne-like chair. She is clothed in a rich, voluminous gown that combines deep blues and vibrant reds, traditional colors symbolizing wisdom and courage. In her right hand, she gracefully holds a rod or baton, often associated with authority and resilience.

The background includes architectural elements and a detailed parapet, creating a sense of depth and space. The figure’s posture, with her head slightly turned and her gaze directed to the side, exudes a calm determination fitting for the virtue she embodies. Botticelli’s work during the Early Renaissance is known for its graceful figures, linear rhythms, and clarity of form, all evident in this representation of Fortitude.

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