Allegorie op de Vrede van Amiens, 1802 1802

Ludwig Gottlieb Portman's "Allegorie op de Vrede van Amiens, 1802" (1802) is a Neoclassical allegory celebrating the Peace of Amiens, a treaty that ended hostilities between Great Britain and France. The central figure, representing Peace, descends from the heavens holding a branch of olive leaves as a symbol of peace and reconciliation. The artwork, currently located at the Rijksmuseum, is a powerful reminder of the human desire for peace and the historical significance of this important treaty.