Allegory of Astronomy, by Alessandro Varotari known as Padovanino, 1635, 17th Century. Italy, Veneto, Venice, Marciana Library, ceiling. All. Allegory woman Astronomy old elderly man Atlas globe astrolabe Chronos, Nile, river personification embodiment old elderly man beard jar water cornucopia horn of plenty fruits cherub putto crocodile clouds sky red white light blue azure cornice gilding gilt ornament gilt decoration wood lacunars caissons carving.