‘Dove of Peace’ – A tribute to Picasso by Geert Jan Jansen
This elegant work by
Geert Jan Jansen, once a renowned art forger turned celebrated artist in his own right, pays tribute to Pablo Picasso’s iconic Dove of Peace. Inspired by Picasso’s original drawing—created in 1949 for the World Peace Congress in Paris—Jansen offers a heartfelt homage that reflects the timeless hope embodied in the simplest of forms.
Picasso’s dove became a global symbol of peace in the aftermath of war: a pure, unadorned line that spoke volumes. Jansen’s interpretation respects this minimalism while adding his own nuance. The contours are faithful yet subtly reimagined, and the hand behind them, once hidden in imitation, now speaks with clarity and intent.
From forger to messenger
Once known for his ability to replicate the greats,
Jansen now uses that same mastery to celebrate them. In this work, he doesn’t forge Picasso—he echoes him. The dove, rendered in fluid lines with quiet confidence, carries not only an olive branch but a message of rebirth—for the world, and for the artist himself.
Picasso believed that art could be “a weapon against ignorance and a beacon for peace.” Jansen’s dove carries that legacy forward. What was once a symbol drawn for a congress now becomes a personal emblem: peace through truth, creation through transformation.
Painting size: 12 x 18,3 xm / 4.7 x 7.2 inch
Frame size: 35,6 x 41,2 cm / 14 x 16.2 inch
Looking to bring purity, symbolism, and artistic legacy into your space? This piece—crafted in the spirit of Picasso and with the soul of a man who once signed in secret—offers more than art. It offers hope, authenticity, and the enduring power of simplicity.