Study for 'Justice, Peace, and Truth' by Giovanni Battista Gaulli

Study for 'Justice, Peace, and Truth' 1672

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Giovanni Battista Gaulli, also known as Baciccio, was an Italian Baroque painter known for his dynamic and dramatic compositions. This oil on canvas study, "Study for 'Justice, Peace, and Truth'," from 1672, depicts allegorical figures of Justice, Peace, and Truth as a study for a larger work. The composition is dynamic, with figures interacting in a swirling, celestial environment, typical of Gaulli's style. His masterful use of light and shadow adds drama and depth to the composition, highlighting the figures and their symbolic gestures.