Allegorie op de vrede tussen de Republiek en Spanje, 1714 1714

This anonymous print from 1714, titled "Allegorie op de vrede tussen de Republiek en Spanje" (Allegory of the Peace between the Republic and Spain), celebrates the Treaty of Utrecht which ended the War of the Spanish Succession. The artwork depicts a scene of peace and prosperity with a central figure of Peace sitting on a plinth and holding a scroll, flanked by figures representing the Netherlands and Spain, who are depicted shaking hands. The piece uses symbolism such as olive branches and a dove to represent the hope of peace, and was likely created for a popular audience. The print is a testament to the Dutch tradition of allegorical imagery which was a key part of visual culture throughout the 17th and 18th centuries.