The Truce Collapses

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The Truce Collapses

Satire on the collapse of the never-very-solid truce with Spain. Date: 1665

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1665 Collapse Collapses Independence Netherlands Satire Solid Struggle Truce

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The Truce Collapses: A Satirical Take on the Unraveling of the Never-Very-Solid 1665 Treaty between Spain and the Netherlands The year was 1665, and the fragile truce between Spain and the Netherlands, which had been in place since 1609, was on the brink of collapse. This print, titled "The Truce Collapses," offers a satirical take on the events leading up to the renewed hostilities between the two powers. In the center of the image, we see a man representing Spain, blindfolded and clutching a sword, standing precariously on a tightrope. The man representing the Netherlands, depicted as a blindfolded woman, is shown pushing him off balance with a stick. The caption below reads, "The Dutchwoman, who was always a little too light for her husband, has at last succeeded in making him fall." The background of the print is filled with scenes of chaos and destruction, symbolizing the impending war. Soldiers are shown marching off to battle, while others engage in looting and pillaging. The sea is filled with ships preparing for battle, and in the distance, we see the smoke rising from the fires of a burning city. The satirical tone of the print underscores the tenuous nature of the truce and the inevitable struggle for independence that was to come. Despite the best efforts of diplomats and negotiators, the tensions between Spain and the Netherlands were simply too great to be contained. The collapse of the truce marked the beginning of a long and bloody conflict that would last for decades. This print serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often fraught history between these two European powers. It also highlights the importance of understanding the underlying causes of conflict and the need for diplomacy and compromise in resolving disputes.

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