The Celebration of the Peace of Münster, 18 June 1648, in the Headquarters of the Crossbowmen's Civic Guard (St George Guard), Amsterdam — Bartholomeus van der Helst

Bartholomeus van der Helst. Painted 1648.

18 June 1648: a banquet is taking place at the Amsterdam crossbowmen’s guild. The occasion was the signing of the Treaty of Münster, which marked an end to the war with Spain. The captains of the civic guard company shake hands as a sign of peace, and the drinking horn is passed around. The poem on the drum proclaims the joy of Amsterdam’s armed militia that their weapons can henceforth be laid to rest.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, 17th Century, The young Rembrandt / The peace treaty of Münster 1648.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 547 × 232 cm · On loan from the City of Amsterdam

Print: 119 × 50.5 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200109366. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.