Vuurwerk bij de viering van de Vrede van Utrecht te Rotterdam, 1713 1713

This engraving by Dutch artist Bernard Picart depicts the elaborate fireworks display held in Rotterdam in 1713 to celebrate the Peace of Utrecht. The detailed artwork, housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases a temporary structure adorned with allegorical figures, surrounded by a vibrant array of fireworks illuminating the night sky. Picart's mastery of detail captures the grandeur of the event and the significance of the peace treaty, a defining moment in European history.