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The statue of Peace, 1748
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The statue of Peace, 1748

Simon Fokke · 1748 · etching; paper

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

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Statue of the female personification of Peace (Pax), here specifically referring to the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle concluded on 18 October 1748 between the Allies (Republic, England, and Austria) on one side and France, Prussia, and Spain on the other. Cherubs in the clouds. At the feet of the statue, objects referring to the prosperity of the economy, agriculture, arts, and sciences in peacetime. Subject headings within the Atlas Zeden en Gewoonten: Military Affairs; Land Forces; Historical Prints.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
print'Pace' (Ripa)proclamation of peaceVrede van Aken (1748)
Credit lineHet standbeeld van de Vrede, 1748. 1748. Simon Fokke. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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