“Allegory of Fortune” is a Baroque allegorical painting by Salvator Rosa, created in 1659 using oil on canvas. This artwork is currently housed at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, California, USA.
The artwork depicts a female figure, representing Fortune, poised in the center as she pours out the contents of a cornucopia. Her golden hair flows dramatically, evoking a sense of movement. Surrounding her are various animals, including a bull, a donkey, a ram, and a boar, all positioned below her. Gold coins, laurels, and other riches spill from the cornucopia, cascading onto the animals. Each element within the composition is meticulously rendered, echoing the dramatic and evocative style characteristic of the Baroque period. The dark, atmospheric background contrasts sharply with the illuminated figures, enhancing the painting’s overall grandeur and depth.
