Artwork
Alliance of Peace and Abundance
Alliance of Peace and Abundance is an ink print by the Baroque artist Bartolomeo Coriolano. It dates from 1627 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Alliance of Peace and Abundance is a 1627 chiaroscuro woodcut by Bartolomeo Coriolano, featuring two women embodying the themes of peace and abundance through symbolic props.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two women in harmonious proximity: one grasping a bundle of grain (symbolizing abundance and sustenance) and the other draped with a cloth (evoking peace and serenity). Their calm yet robust poses convey stability.
Technique & Style
Coriolano employed chiaroscuro, juxtaposing deep shadows with pronounced light to create a striking visual contrast, accentuating the figures against a minimalist background of wavy lines and a rock.
History & Provenance
Created in 1627, specific details regarding the print's provenance and historical context are not provided in the available information.
Context
As a woodcut, this work would have been produced using a technique involving carving designs into wood blocks, inking them, and pressing them onto paper to create multiple prints, facilitating wider dissemination of the artwork's themes.
Legacy
The legacy and impact of 'Alliance of Peace and Abundance' on subsequent art or its reception over time are not specified in the given details.
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