Allegorie op de Vrede van Westfalen in 1648 1648

This anonymous 1648 etching, titled "Allegorie op de Vrede van Westfalen in 1648," commemorates the signing of the Peace of Westphalia, a crucial event that ended the Thirty Years' War. The piece features numerous figures, including allegorical representations of peace, a crowned king, and other figures holding various symbols, perhaps representing important individuals or nations involved in the peace treaty. It is a complex and detailed artwork that reflects the significance of the treaty in European history. The image's allegorical nature and the presence of text in Dutch likely makes it a visually engaging and historically significant piece for those interested in 17th century European history.