Afkondiging van de Pacificatie van Gent, 1576 1785 - 1787

This detailed drawing by Jacobus Buys depicts the "Proclamation of the Pacification of Ghent," a crucial moment in Dutch history. The drawing captures the 1576 event where representatives from different provinces of the Netherlands publicly declared their unity against Spanish rule. Buys, a Dutch artist known for his historical scenes, captures the dramatic moment in meticulous detail, emphasizing the solemnity of the occasion with the figures and the architecture. The drawing is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.