"History painting" refers to a genre of art that depicts historical events, legends, or significant moments from the past. It aims to tell stories and convey important messages through visual storytelling. Full definition
His mature works often treat genre subjects on the grand scale of history painting, as in his ambitious painting of his studio. (nationalgallery.org.uk)
During the current climate of violence, injustice, racial conflict, and economic and political instability, these works could be read as history paintings for our times. (mam.org)
Pictures tackle monumental history painting in theme as well. (haberarts.com)