Chris Calle: Symbol of Peace - Hands Releasing Dove

Artist: Chris Calle
1961 -
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1995
Image Size: 12.25 by 14 inches
Overall Size: 18 by 23.25 inches
Medium: Mixed Media on Cold Press Illustration Board

Perhaps the most enduring symbol of peace is that of a dove carrying an olive branch. One of the theories explaining this familiar icon is that it stemmed from the Biblical story of Noah. In an effort to save the world's animals from a devastating flood, Noah and his family built an ark and housed a breeding pair of each species in the vessel. To see whether the waters were subsiding, Noah sent one of his doves out to sea in search of land. When the creature returned with an olive branch clutched in its beak, this event was viewed as a sign of peace from God, who had unleashed the torrential rains to cleanse the Earth. The dove is also a fitting symbol for the United Nations Organization. As it has since its inception, the U.N. works to maintain peace and security throughout the world. Established in the aftermath of the devastation of World War II to stabilize international relations and provide a secure foundation for peace, the United Nations has pursued that quest for half a century. Challenged by the threat of nuclear war and numerous regional conflicts, the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces have emerged as one of the most highly-visible branches of the U.N. However, human rights, the welfare of children, health and medical research, agricultural development and education are just some of the other issues in which the United Nations has become involved since its inception in 1945.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover of the U.S. 82¢ United Nations, 50th Anniversary Souvenir Sheet issued June 26, 1995.

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