Calumny of Apelles — Sandro Botticelli

Sandro Botticelli’s Calumny of Apelles, dated 1495, transforms an ancient account of a lost painting by Apelles into an intricate Renaissance allegory of accusation, deception, and truth. Through graceful figures, expressive gestures, and an elaborate architectural setting, Botticelli gives visual form to personifications including Calumny, Envy, Repentance, and Truth, while the judge recalls the classical King Midas. The work’s refined line and moral intensity exemplify the intellectual elegance of the Early Renaissance. This museum-inspired reproduction honours the dramatic symbolism and meticulous beauty of Botticelli’s composition. Printed as a premium matte fine-art print on 200 gsm paper, it brings a compelling meditation on justice, falsehood, and vindication to thoughtful interiors and classically inspired collections.

Our museum-inspired reproductions are printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper, with edge-to-edge artwork and supplied unframed.

To prepare selected historical artworks for fine-art printing, we digitally enhance images where necessary, including adjustments to brightness, contrast and colour balance. These refinements are intended to improve print reproduction while respecting the character of the original artwork. Colours and tonal values may therefore differ from the original painting.