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Time of peace between the peoples
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Time of peace between 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 between the peoples. Peace looks down from heaven on the harmony between the peoples of the four continents Europe (on throne), Asia (with camel), Africa (with ostrich) and America (with crocodile). Left and right references to the conclusion of the Triple Alliance in 1668.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpropagandaprentEurope 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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