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After Pietro Testa (1607/11-50)
An Allegory of the Return of Justice c. 1644
Pen and brown ink, over black chalk | 33.3 x 45.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 905951
After Pietro Testa (1607/11-50)
An Allegory of the Return of Justice c. 1644
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A composition drawing of allegorical figures upon the theme of the return of Justice: in the centre, Mars in his chariot advances towards the right. At the sight of him, Painting lies fainting on a rainbow, attended by winged Fame, and Wisdom, while Flora attempts to rein in the horses. The chariot of war is accompanied by the figures of Violence and Discord. The trophies of war are clustered on the right. Hope is personified as Virgo, who stays the hand of Mars. A dove carries an olive branch in his beak, and putti scatter flowers.
Provenance
Probably acquired by George III in 1762 as part of the collection of Cardinal Alessandro Albani; first recorded in a Royal Collection inventory of c.1800-1820 (Inv. A, p. 127: 'Various Compositions drawn with a Pen by Pietro Testa, many of them etched by himself')
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Medium and techniques
Pen and brown ink, over black chalk
Measurements
33.3 x 45.3 cm (sheet of paper)
Other number(s)
RL 5951Alternative title(s)
War driving out the arts of Peace
