Afkondiging van de Vrede van Munster te Antwerpen, 1648 1648 - 1650

This anonymous etching, created between 1648 and 1650, depicts the public announcement of the Peace of Westphalia in Antwerp, Belgium. The image, titled "Afkondiging van de Vrede van Munster te Antwerpen, 1648", provides a detailed view of the event. It showcases a bustling crowd gathered in the main square, their attention focused on the proclamation being read from a platform. The etching's intricate detail captures the architecture of the surrounding buildings, including the impressive Town Hall. This artwork, now located in the Rijksmuseum, is a significant historical document, offering a visual testament to the end of the Thirty Years' War and its lasting impact on Europe.