The Benefits of Peace by Gregorio Guglielmi. An allegorical scene depicting figures in the clouds above a bustling port with ships and laborers.

The Benefits of Peace

Gregorio Guglielmi

1760 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A luminous 18th-century allegory of peace featuring celestial figures and a busy maritime scene.

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Where it works

A balanced work with lively energy with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
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Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft sage, Rich brown, Deep burgundy

About the piece

Created around 1760 by Gregorio Guglielmi, this oil painting captures the prosperity brought by peace through an elaborate allegorical composition. Celestial figures float in a sun-drenched sky above a detailed port scene where merchants and laborers interact near large ships, representing the flourishing of commerce and society.