Vrede van Utrecht, 12 mei 1713 by Laurens Scherm

Vrede van Utrecht, 12 mei 1713 1697 - 1713

comic strip sketch

aged paper

mechanical pen drawing

old engraving style

sketch book

personal sketchbook

sketchwork

old-timey

pen work

storyboard and sketchbook work

"Vrede van Utrecht, 12 mei 1713" (Peace of Utrecht, May 12, 1713) is an engraving by Laurens Scherm, depicting the signing of the Peace of Utrecht treaty in 1713. This elaborate, multi-paneled artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, commemorates the end of the War of the Spanish Succession. The central panel showcases allegorical figures representing Peace and Justice, while surrounding scenes illustrate the signing of the treaty and its aftermath. The meticulous detail and narrative structure of the engraving make it a valuable historical document and a testament to Dutch artistic skill in the early 18th century.