Allegory of Peace

c. 1560

Domenico Tibaldi

Associated Names
Domenico Tibaldi

Artist, Italian, 1541 - 1583

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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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • 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.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.149.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 6

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Ref number: 6

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q77260756

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