Anton Maria Vassallo
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An enigmatic set of animals is immortalized among flowers and fruits in the corner of an elegant garden. Although portrayed with finesse of realistic detail, the scene has nothing natural or usual about it. It must therefore allude to a story or hide a meaning, which we may be able to grasp. In fact, animals were often inserted into paintings as a symbol of something else. We could read this fascinating representation as an Allegory of lust: lust, embodied by the monkey, moved by pride, symbolized by the peacock, can dangerously overwhelm fidelity, that is, the dog.
Title: Allegory with little dog, monkey and peacock
Author: Anton Maria Vassallo
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Technique: Oil painting on canvas
Displayed in: Carige Foundation
In the Exhibition: Genoa Painter.
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