Allegorie op de Vrede van Londen, 1801 1801

This engraving by Govert Kitsen, titled "Allegorie op de Vrede van Londen, 1801," celebrates the Treaty of Amiens, a peace agreement signed in 1801 between Great Britain and France. The central figures symbolize Peace and War, shaking hands over an altar with a flaming torch, surrounded by shields representing the various countries involved. The image is filled with allegorical details, including a figure of Hope above the altar, a wreath of olive branches, and military symbols. The print is a powerful reminder of the desire for peace and unity in a time of conflict.