“Pallas,” created by Sandro Botticelli around 1490, is a pen drawing belonging to the Early Renaissance art movement. The artwork, a mythological painting, measures 22 x 14 cm and is housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.
The artwork depicts a delicate figure, likely representing Pallas Athena, rendered in pen with fine lines and a graceful form. Botticelli employs subtle shading to give depth to the figure’s drapery and anatomy. The figure is adorned in a flowing garment, exuding a gentle fluidity while holding what appears to be a branch or weapon, emphasizing her mythological significance. The background grid suggests preparatory work, often used for compositional planning. This piece exemplifies Botticelli’s skill in capturing the elegance and poise characteristic of Renaissance ideals.
