The Blessings of the Peace of Westphalia by Jacob Jordaens. A complex Baroque allegory depicting various mythological figures and cherubs celebrating the peace and abundance brought by the Treaty of Westphalia.

The Blessings of the Peace of Westphalia

Jacob Jordaens

1654 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A grand Baroque allegory by Flemish master Jacob Jordaens, celebrating the prosperity and harmony brought by peace.

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A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Dining Room · Living Room · Study
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Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1654 by the Flemish master Jacob Jordaens, this dynamic work allegorically celebrates the Peace of Westphalia. The composition is a tour de force of Baroque drama, featuring a cascade of symbolic figures—including Mercury, Neptune, and numerous cherubs—gathering around a central figure in royal robes who receives the divine blessings of abundance and security.

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