..Garofalo worked at Ferrara and this ambitious composition of about 1530 , probably a court commission , reflects the influence of the mythological paintings sent to that city by Titian in the 1520's . It's subject is mysterious : a contrast may be intended between the two pairs of lovers . An episode in a romance involving twins is also a possibility .
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Tuesday, 15 May 2012
'An Allegory of Love' Benvenuto Tisi -called- Garofalo . ( Italian 1441-1559) Oil on canvas , circa 1527-39 . The National Gallery, London .
..Garofalo worked at Ferrara and this ambitious composition of about 1530 , probably a court commission , reflects the influence of the mythological paintings sent to that city by Titian in the 1520's . It's subject is mysterious : a contrast may be intended between the two pairs of lovers . An episode in a romance involving twins is also a possibility .
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