Allegorie op koning Willem III als brenger van vrede in Europa, 1697 1697

This allegorical engraving by Dutch artist Paul van (II) Somer depicts King William III of England as the bringer of peace in Europe. Created in 1697, the year of the Treaty of Ryswick that ended the Nine Years' War, the artwork showcases the king surrounded by figures representing different nations, all brought together by the peace the king has secured. The engraving highlights the political and historical significance of the time, emphasizing the importance of William III's role in ending a major conflict.