Statiekoets van de Franse gezant op de vredesonderhandelingen te Utrecht, 1713 1713

This anonymous engraving from 1713 depicts the coach of the French ambassador to the peace negotiations in Utrecht. The intricate design features a central figure of a crowned king, likely representing Louis XIV, surrounded by cherubs and allegorical figures. Below, a coat of arms is held by two cherubs, symbolizing the importance of diplomacy and negotiation in the Treaty of Utrecht. The engraving offers a glimpse into the lavish ceremonial culture surrounding peace negotiations in the early 18th century.