Vuurwerk bij de viering van de Vrede van Utrecht, 1713 1713 - 1735

This anonymous engraving from the Rijksmuseum depicts the fireworks display that celebrated the Peace of Utrecht in 1713. The artwork depicts the elaborate pyrotechnic display in the center, with fireworks shooting upwards towards the sky and cascading down into a pool of water. The image is detailed, showing the elaborate design of the pyrotechnic structures and the figures observing the display. This print provides a glimpse into the celebrations that marked the end of the War of the Spanish Succession, and the beginning of a new era of peace in Europe.