Allegory of Peace by Nicolas Bernard Lépicié. A seated woman in flowing white and gold robes holds an olive branch aloft while lowering a torch toward discarded armor in a cloudy, atmospheric setting.

Allegory of Peace

Nicolas Bernard Lépicié

1722 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant 18th-century French allegorical painting depicting Peace as a serene figure in luminous gold and white drapery.

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Where it works

A measured, restful work with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Dining Room · Bedroom · Living Room
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft cream, Soft gray

About the piece

This masterfully executed oil painting by Nicolas Bernard Lépicié presents a classical personification of Peace. Seated amidst a backdrop of soft, ethereal clouds, the figure is draped in rich ochre and white fabrics that showcase the artist's skill with light and texture. She holds the symbolic olive branch of harmony while preparing to extinguish the fires of war, creating a scene of profound tranquility and classical beauty.