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Allegory of the Treaty of Ryswick, 1697
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Allegory of the Treaty of Ryswick, 1697

Johannes Voorhout (I) · 1698 · canvas; oil paint (paint)

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

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The seated woman symbolizes peace. She shows an olive branch and a cornucopia, for 'peace brings abundance'. A warrior flees while Fame sounds her trumpet. To the side, two bound prisoners.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineAllegory of the Treaty of Ryswick, 1697. 1698. Johannes Voorhout (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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