Allegorisch embleem bij de Vrede van Rijswijk, 1697 1697

This anonymous allegorical emblem, created in 1697, celebrates the Peace of Rijswijk, a treaty that ended the Nine Years' War. The drawing depicts ships sailing on a calm sea framed by two rocky cliffs adorned with a garland of hearts and wreaths. The Latin inscription at the top reads "Unus ductu", meaning "One leadership", while the inscription at the bottom "Nec, quod Rex iungit, dividit Oceanus" translates to "Nor does the ocean divide what the King unites". The artwork represents the unity and peace achieved through the treaty. The detailed drawing highlights the significance of this historical event, using symbolic imagery to convey the message of harmony and reconciliation.