Allegorie op de Vrede van Breda, 1667 1667

This 1667 etching, titled "Allegorie op de Vrede van Breda, 1667," by an anonymous artist, celebrates the Treaty of Breda between England and the Dutch Republic. The artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum and depicts a complex allegory. In the top half, Peace, personified as a woman, is surrounded by figures representing various virtues and the treaty’s signatories. Below, a busy scene unfolds in the Netherlands, with figures working on various tasks. The inscription and accompanying poem explain the complex imagery and the significance of the treaty. This artwork is an important historical document, providing insight into Dutch art and politics in the 17th century.