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Dubia Fortuna by Moderno (Italian, 1467–1528) — VisualArtsDB

Dubia Fortuna

Dubia Fortuna

Moderno (Italian, 1467–1528)

1500–1510

Medium: bronze
Dimensions: Overall: 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in.)
Genre: sculpture
Museum: Cleveland Museum of Art

Styles

European Painting and Sculpture

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Italy, 16th century

About

The inscription DUBIA FORTUNA is generally translated as "doubtful fortune," and speaks to the vagaries of war.

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