The Calumny of Apelles

Artist: Sandro Botticelli
Artwork: The Calumny of Apelles
Description: The Calumny of Apelles is a tempera on panel painting by the Italian Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli. It is now in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. The painting illustrates a story from the ancient Greek writer Lucian, describing how Apelles, the greatest painter of antiquity, was accused of treason by a rival and brought before the king. The personification of Calumny is depicted as a beautiful woman with long, flowing hair, who is whispering in the ear of the king. She is accompanied by two other figures, Envy and Deceit. On the left side of the painting, Apelles is seen standing before the king, with his arms outstretched in a gesture of innocence. Behind him stands a group of people, including a figure representing Truth, who is pointing to Apelles.
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