Traktaat van de Vrede van Munster (tweede blad), 1648 1648

This printed broadside, created in 1648 by Dutch artist Rombout van den Hoeye, details the Treaty of Westphalia, a landmark agreement ending the Thirty Years' War. The broadside, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, features the official ratification text in Dutch, meticulously rendered with a focus on legibility and clarity. The document reflects a pivotal moment in European history, marking the establishment of a new political order and the rise of nation-states. Its historical significance is reflected in the prominence of the signatures of key figures, including King Philip IV of Spain and representatives of the Dutch Republic.