De beëdiging van de Vrede van Munster, 1648 1754

"De beëdiging van de Vrede van Munster, 1648" is a 1754 etching by Dutch artist Simon Fokke, depicting the signing of the Peace of Westphalia, which ended the Eighty Years' War and the Thirty Years' War. The detailed scene shows a large group of figures gathered around a table, signing the treaty, while others observe. The scene is set within a grand hall, highlighting the significant historical event. Fokke's intricate style is characteristic of Dutch etching, capturing the solemnity and importance of this pivotal moment in European history. The image is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum.