Artwork

Allegory of autumn

Allegory of autumn, by Francesco Bassano the Younger, paint, 1580
Allegory of autumn, by Francesco Bassano the Younger, paint, 1580

Allegory of autumn is a paint painting by the Mannerist artist Francesco Bassano the Younger. It dates from 1580 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

Allegory of Autumn is a painting created by Francesco Bassano the Younger circa 1580, associated with the Mannerist art movement.

Subject & Meaning

The work belongs to the allegorical genre, conveying the essence of autumn through symbolic figures and motifs.

Technique & Style

No specific details are provided about the painting's technique or stylistic elements beyond its affiliation with Mannerism.

History & Provenance

Painted in the family workshop tradition, the piece is now part of the collection at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Context

Created within the context of a family workshop in Bassano del Grappa and later Venice, reflecting the artistic lineage of the Bassano family.

Legacy

No specific information is given about the painting's impact or legacy beyond its current holdings.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Francesco Bassano the Younger

Artist

Francesco Bassano the Younger

Francesco Bassano the Younger (Italian: Francesco Bassano il Giovane; 26 January 1549 – 4 July 1592), also called Francesco Giambattista da Ponte or Francesco da Ponte the Younger, was an Italian painter of the Renaissance period.

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