Why it matters
Three human heads of different ages look in different directions above the heads of a wolf, a lion and a dog. The painting can be read as the three ages of man, as past, present and future, and as prudence.
Did you know?
- It dates from around 1550–1565.
- It is attributed to Titian and his assistants.
- A barely visible inscription gives the painting its name.
Based on the Wikipedia article Allegory of Prudence (CC BY-SA 4.0).
