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This is a drawing showing a central figure seated on a block with an inscription that reads "PACE." The figure holds an olive branch in one hand and a chain in the other. A muscular figure lies bound beneath the central figure. Above them, a winged cherub-like figure crowns the seated figure with a garland. Two more winged figures, possibly putti, are present in the scene. The drawing is detailed with a focus on light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and classical elegance.
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This is a drawing showing a central figure seated on a block with an inscription that reads "PACE." The figure holds an olive branch in one hand and a chain in the other. A muscular figure lies bound beneath the central figure. Above them, a winged cherub-like figure crowns the seated figure with a garland. Two more winged figures, possibly putti, are present in the scene. The drawing is detailed with a focus on light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and classical elegance.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Allegory of Peace

Domenico Tibaldi

Date
c. 1560
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 39.9 × 26.6 cm (15 11/16 × 10 1/2 in.) sheet: 40.4 × 27.1 cm (15 7/8 × 10 11/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2017.149.1
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • allegory
  • engraving
Inscription

center left in image: PACE; lower right in image:

NGA object ID 212451. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.