Allegorisch embleem bij de Vrede van Rijswijk, 1697 1697

This allegorical emblem was made in 1697 by an anonymous artist to commemorate the Treaty of Rijswijk. It uses drawing in gray ink and wash to create a symbolic representation of unity and peace across divides. Two rocky cliffs stand on either side of a body of water. A garland links the cliffs, festooned with ornaments of what appears to be burning hearts. Ships sail on the water between the cliffs. Above, the inscription "UNIUS DUCTU." translates to "Under one leadership". Below the image there is an inscription in Latin: “NEC, QUOD REX IUNGIT, DIVIDIT OCEANUS” which translates to “Nor does the ocean divide what the king joins.” The emblem suggests that the power of a monarch can overcome natural divisions, promoting harmony and shared interest even across vast distances. It speaks to a desire for connection and stability in a world often defined by conflict and separation.