Allegorie op de Vrede by Elias van Nijmegen

Allegorie op de Vrede 1677 - 1755

eliasvannijmegen

toned paper

symbol

pen sketch

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

This is a pen and ink drawing by Dutch artist Elias van Nijmegen, titled "Allegorie op de Vrede", and is dated from 1677 to 1755. The drawing depicts an allegorical scene with figures representing peace and victory. The central figure is a seated woman holding a cornucopia, symbolizing abundance and prosperity. She is flanked by two figures, one holding a laurel wreath, symbolizing victory, and the other holding a torch, signifying enlightenment. The overall composition is balanced and harmonious.