Spotprent op de vredesonderhandelingen met Spanje, 1632 1632

This anonymous satirical print, created in 1632, depicts the peace negotiations between the Dutch Republic and Spain. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, utilizes symbolism to illustrate the complexities of the negotiations. The central figures, likely representing the negotiators, are shown engaged in a game of chance, emphasizing the uncertainty of the outcome. The presence of angels and a demon above, coupled with the fallen figure at the bottom, further underscores the political and religious stakes involved in the peace process.