Allegory in Honor of Cardinal Richelieu

Artist: Charles Le Brun
Artwork: Allegory in Honor of Cardinal Richelieu
Description: The Allegory in Honor of Cardinal Richelieu is a painting by Charles Le Brun, created in 1636. The work was commissioned by Cardinal Richelieu to commemorate the capture of Corbie from the Spanish in 1636. The painting depicts Mars, the god of war, and Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, seated on a dais above a trophy of arms. They are accompanied by two putti, one holding a sword and the other a shield.
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