De beëdiging van de Vrede van Munster, 1648 1648

This 1648 engraving, "De beëdiging van de Vrede van Munster," depicts the swearing of the Peace of Westphalia, an important historical event that ended the Eighty Years’ War and the Thirty Years’ War in Europe. The engraving, attributed to an anonymous artist, depicts the ceremony in the town hall in Munster, featuring figures taking the oath. The image is framed by a scene of the town and surrounding area, reflecting the historical context. The engraving, held in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a valuable visual documentation of this significant historical treaty, offering insights into the political and social climate of the time.