Allegory on Peace. Pax Being Crowned by Minerva

1643

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Allegory on Peace. Pax Being Crowned by Minerva is a 1643 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1643 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a dramatic scene with two women in the center. One woman, dressed in white, sits on a raised platform while another woman in armor crowns her. Around them, people bring food and gifts—some kneel, others hold baskets. A lion lies calmly near the platform, and the background looks like a dark, shadowy space with a distant window. Notice how the light hits the women’s faces and clothes, making them stand out against the dark background. This lighting trick was a big deal in art back then. If you like this, check out the technique: chiaroscuro.