Afkondiging van het bestand voor het stadhuis van Antwerpen, 1609 1609

This etching by Claes Jansz. Visscher, titled "Afkondiging van het bestand voor het stadhuis van Antwerpen, 1609" (Announcement of the Truce in front of the Antwerp Town Hall), depicts a historical scene. It shows the moment when the twelve years truce between the Dutch Republic and Spain was announced in front of the Antwerp Town Hall in 1609. The print captures the moment of the announcement, with a crowd gathered in front of the building, listening to the declaration. The etching, now located in the Rijksmuseum, provides a detailed view of the Antwerp Town Hall and the surrounding square, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing architectural detail and human figures.