Allegory of Winter

Allegory of Winter

Type: Painting

Description: The image is a painting by Giuseppe Arcimboldo, titled "Allegory of Winter". It is part of a series of four paintings representing the four seasons. The painting depicts a personification of winter, with a head made of various winter-related objects such as bare tree branches, pine cones, and a fur hat. The figure is shown against a dark background, and is wearing a yellow cloak. The painting is dated 1563 and is currently housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna.

Date: 1563

Institution: Kunsthistorisches Museum

Size: 0.51 meters wide, 0.67 meters high

Author: Giuseppe Arcimboldo