Personificatie van Europa bevrijd uit het vangnet van oorlogen door Europese heersers 1742

This etching by Jan Ruyter, created in 1742, depicts the personification of Europe, freed from the shackles of war by European rulers. The central figure of Europe is being escorted by three male figures, possibly representing European leaders. The scene unfolds beneath a towering structure, suggesting a symbolic liberation from the perils of war. The artwork is an allegory for the restoration of peace and prosperity in Europe, a powerful message for the 18th-century viewer.