Sluiten van de vrede tussen de Republiek en Spanje, 1714 1714

"Sluiten van de vrede tussen de Republiek en Spanje, 1714" (Closing of the Peace between the Republic and Spain, 1714) is a 1714 engraving by Pieter Schenk, depicting the signing of the Treaty of Utrecht. The piece depicts a large assembly in a grand room, with several figures gathered around a table signing documents, likely the treaty itself. The engraving serves as a visual record of the historical event, which marked the end of the War of the Spanish Succession. The meticulous detail and realistic portrayal of the figures and setting are characteristic of Schenk's work, making this an important historical and artistic artifact. The piece is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.