“Inconstancy,” completed in 1306 by the renowned artist Giotto, is an allegorical fresco painting measuring 120 x 55 cm. It is part of the Proto Renaissance art movement and is one of “The Seven Vices” series. This artwork is housed in the Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel in Padua, Italy.
The artwork depicts the allegorical figure of Inconstancy in a dynamic and precarious posture, emphasizing the instability and fickleness associated with this vice. The figure’s flowing drapery and the circular base upon which they stand further accentuate the theme of unsteadiness. The fresco utilizes the characteristic style of the Proto Renaissance, with an emphasis on volumetric figures and spatial realism, showcasing Giotto’s mastery in blending symbolic representation with a sense of physical presence.
