Allegorie op de vrede van Amiens, 1797 1802

Ludwig Gottlieb Portman's "Allegorie op de vrede van Amiens, 1797" (1802) is an engraved print depicting a scene of peace and harmony. The central figure, a winged angel, embodies peace, while the other figures represent various aspects of a peaceful society. The scene takes place in a pastoral setting, symbolizing a return to natural order. This work, housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the Neoclassical style, emphasizing clarity and balance, and reflects the hope for peace following the Treaty of Amiens.