Tronende Historia met Mars en Vrede before 1623

"Tronende Historia met Mars en Vrede" is a 17th-century etching by Cornelis Galle I, depicting the triumph of peace over war. The composition features allegorical figures, including a seated female personification of History, holding a globe and flanked by putti, Mars (the god of war) holding a spear, and a figure representing Peace, holding a snake intertwined with a staff. The etching is a striking example of the Baroque style, with dramatic contrasts of light and shadow, dynamic poses, and intricate details. This print exemplifies the use of allegorical figures in early 17th-century art to depict complex ideas and themes.