Allegory of the Family Pact

About this work

This painting shows a group of people gathered around a woman in a white dress and blue cloak. She holds a bow and arrow, and a shield with a gold fleur-de-lis symbol. The people around her are dressed in ancient Greek and Roman clothing, with helmets, swords, and shields. Some are looking at the woman, while others seem to be in the middle of a conversation. In the foreground, there are objects like a bow, arrows, a sword, and a shield. The background is a light blue sky with some clouds. The painting has a lot of details and colors, with gold, blue, and white standing out. The painting is held at the Palace of Versailles.

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