# Historical Allegory

[View the canonical artwork record](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/pynas-jan-symonsz-r9ee33fe9beab69/historical-allegory-r438d4c77cf2a0e>)

## Artwork

- Artist: [PYNAS, Jan Symonsz.](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/pynas-jan-symonsz-r9ee33fe9beab69>)
- Date: 1601-1650
- Technique: Oil on wood, 32 x 52 cm

## Commentary

The meaning of the allegory is not clear, it probably depicts a historical peace treaty. One of the main characteristics of the artist is the sketchy, pale figures in the background.

## Related artworks

- [Aaron Changes the Water of the Nile into Blood](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/pynas-jan-symonsz-r9ee33fe9beab69/aaron-changes-the-water-of-the-nile-into-blood-r91dfdf564d374c>)

## Attribution

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