De schuttersmaaltijd in de Voetboogdoelen te Amsterdam ter viering van het sluiten van de vrede van Munster, 18 juni 1648 1779

Jacob Cats' "De schuttersmaaltijd in de Voetboogdoelen te Amsterdam ter viering van het sluiten van de vrede van Munster, 18 juni 1648" (1779) is a watercolor painting depicting a celebratory feast of the Amsterdam civic guard. The artwork commemorates the signing of the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, ending the Eighty Years' War between the Dutch Republic and Spain. The scene is set in a grand hall, with the figures dressed in their regalia, surrounding a long table laden with food and drink. The composition and details, like the various weaponry and flags, emphasize the camaraderie and celebratory atmosphere of the event. The painting is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and represents a significant moment in Dutch history and culture.