Allegory on the Fidelity of the Lizard

Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Artwork: Allegory on the Fidelity of the Lizard
Description: The Allegory of the Lizard is a preparatory drawing by Leonardo da Vinci for a lost painting. The drawing is in pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk. The drawing is a study for a painting that was to be part of a series of four paintings on the theme of the cardinal virtues. The painting was to be a companion piece to the painting of Fortitude. The Allegory of the Lizard is a complex and enigmatic work of art. The drawing is full of symbolism and allegory. The lizard is a symbol of fidelity and constancy. The woman is a symbol of virtue. The man is a symbol of reason. The painting is a reminder that virtue is the highest good and that it is the only thing that can bring us true happiness.
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