Allegorie op de vrede met Engeland, 1674 1667 - 1674

This 17th-century etching by Salomon Savery, titled “Allegorie op de vrede met Engeland”, depicts the peace treaty between England and the Dutch Republic signed in 1674. The artwork's central scene shows two figures, each representing one of the nations, holding a treaty document and standing with a group of figures amidst a fleet of ships. The upper part of the composition shows two angels flying in the sky, symbolizing the peace agreement. This artwork is a visual representation of a significant moment in Dutch history, showcasing the end of the Second Anglo-Dutch War. The artwork is currently located in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.