Allegorie op het einde van het Bestand, 1621 1621

This 1621 etching, titled "Allegorie op het einde van het Bestand" (Allegory on the End of the Truce), is an anonymous work that showcases the turbulent political landscape of the Dutch Republic. The image depicts a complex allegory with figures representing key events and figures in the Dutch War of Independence. The artwork includes a large amount of text written in Dutch, likely detailing the significance of the figures and events depicted. Despite the lack of information about the artist, this etching offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and cultural complexities of the time.