Artwork

Allegory of Peace

Allegory of Peace, by (B.?) van Kessel, oil, 1712
Allegory of Peace, by (B.?) van Kessel, oil, 1712

Allegory of Peace is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist (B.?) van Kessel. It dates from 1712 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Allegory of Peace is a 1712 oil painting by van Kessel, currently held at the Rijksmuseum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene scene featuring a woman in white and a man in armor, surrounded by cherubs, animals, and a natural landscape. The woman holds a flower garland, while the man grasps a sword, suggesting a symbolic representation of peace.

Technique & Style

The work showcases intricate detail in its costumes and accessories, executed in muted colors dominated by browns and grays, contributing to its peaceful atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Artist

(B.?) van Kessel

This artist loved cluttered tables—paintings of fruit, books, coins, and goblets piled high, each object catching the light just right.

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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