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Time of peace among the peoples

Romeyn de Hooghe · 1674 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Time of peace among the peoples. Peace looks down from heaven upon the harmony between the peoples of the four continents: Europe (on a throne), Asia (with a camel), Africa (with an ostrich), and America (with a crocodile). References to the signing of the Triple Alliance in 1668 on the left and right. Unnumbered.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

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print propagandaprent Europe represented allegorically 'Europa' (Ripa)Asia represented allegorically 'Asia' (Ripa)Africa represented allegorically 'Africa' (Ripa)America represented allegorically 'America' (Ripa)peace

Credit lineTijd van vrede tussen de volkeren. 1674. Romeyn de Hooghe. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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