The Kiss of Peace and Justice

The Kiss of Peace and Justice

Gerard de Lairesse

1654

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows two figures embracing, with one holding a sword and the other a scale. They're in front of a stone pedestal with a large urn on top. The background is a mix of trees and what looks like a building. The figures are dressed in classical robes, and the scene feels very calm. The artist has used a lot of detail to show the folds in the robes and the textures of the stone. The painting is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

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