The Ratification of the Treaty of Münster — Gerard ter Borch

Gerard ter Borch. Painted 1648.

This depicts an exceptionally important historical moment: when the Dutch and Spanish ratified a peace treaty ending a war that had lasted 80 years. The event took place on 15 May 1648 in the town hall of the German city of Münster. The Dutch delegates are at the left, the Spanish ones at the right. Before them on the table are two copies of the treaty, which were placed in the little chests and delivered to Madrid and The Hague.

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

copper (metal), oil paint (paint) · Original size: 58.5 × 45.4 cm · On loan from the National Gallery, London. Presented by Sir Richard Wallace, 1871

Print: 58.5 × 45.4 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/200414512. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.