Tekstblad bij de Allegorie op de Vrede van Munster, 1648 1648

"Nederlands Vredevreught" (Dutch Peace Joy) is a broadside poem by Reyer Anslo, created in 1648 to commemorate the Peace of Westphalia. The poem, printed in Dutch, is a celebration of the end of the Eighty Years' War and the establishment of peace in the Netherlands. It praises the nation's strength and resilience and anticipates a prosperous future. The visual design is simple yet effective, featuring the text prominently on a plain background with the artist's signature at the bottom. This artwork offers a glimpse into the cultural and political climate of the Netherlands in the aftermath of the war, emphasizing the significance of peace and stability.