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Allegory on Peace
Allegory on Peace is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Arent de Gelder. It dates from 1693 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
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Overview
Allegory on Peace is a 1693 oil painting by Arent de Gelder, a Dutch artist known for continuing Rembrandt's late style into the 18th century.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene woman, symbolizing peace, seated on a red couch, holding a palm branch and surrounded by objects such as a helmet, cornucopia, and fruit, conveying a sense of tranquility and prosperity.
Technique & Style
De Gelder's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and volume, drawing attention to the woman and her surroundings, characteristic of his work in the Dutch Golden Age.
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Artist
Aert de Gelder (Dutch: ; October 26, 1645 – August 27, 1727) was a Dutch painter, the only Dutch artist to paint in the tradition of Rembrandt's late style into the 18th century.
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