Vrede 1663 - 1738

"Vrede" (Peace), an engraving by Jacques-Antoine Friquet de Vauroze (1638-1716), depicts a scene of peace and reconciliation. The central figure is a female personification of Peace, standing on a pedestal with a branch in her hand. On her left side, a Roman soldier stands with a helmet and shield, symbolizing the end of war. This artwork, likely created between 1663 and 1738, highlights the importance of peace and offers a powerful visual representation of the desire for peace. The engraving's details, including the Roman soldier and the instruments of war lying in the foreground, contribute to its symbolic meaning. This piece is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the essence of peace through a classical visual language.