Botticelli’s Pallas And The Centaur: Allegory
Sandro Botticelli created Pallas and the Centaur around 1482, the painting presents a complex allegory; the allegory embodies humanist ideals. Pallas, also known as Athena, exhibits wisdom; her wisdom is exhibited through her serene control of the bestial Centaur. Mythology enriches the artwork; mythology provides layers of meaning that invite interpretation and scholarly discourse. The … Read more