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Ending the Truce
When the 12-year truce ends, the Dutch lion is aoproached by Petrus Peccius, chancellor of Brabant, offering olive branch or sword, watched by pope and king of Spain. Date: 1621
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1621 Brabant Chancellor Ending Ends Independence Lion Netherlands Offering Olive Petrus Pope Struggle Truce Watched Year
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Experience the rich history and intrigue of the past with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring 'Ending the Truce' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, dated 1621, portrays the pivotal moment when the 12-year truce between the Dutch and Spanish comes to an end. Witness the tense encounter between the Dutch lion and Petrus Peccius, chancellor of Brabant, as he extends an olive branch or sword, while the pope and the king of Spain look on. Our high-quality metal prints bring history to life with their vibrant colors, exceptional detail, and long-lasting durability. Elevate your home or office décor with this stunning piece of art that tells a story of a bygone era.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Ending the Truce: A Pivotal Moment in Dutch Independence (1621) This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in the long-standing struggle for Dutch independence from Spanish rule. The year is 1621, and the 12-year truce between the Dutch Republic and Spain has come to an end. In the foreground, Petrus Peccius, the shrewd and influential chancellor of Brabant, approaches the Dutch lion, a symbol of Dutch strength and resilience. He extends an olive branch in one hand, signifying a desire for peace, while in the other hand, he clutches a sword, a reminder of the imminent threat of war. Looking on from a distance are the pope and the king of Spain. The pope, represented by the tiara on his head and the cross in his hand, serves as a mediator in the conflict. The king of Spain, with his crown and scepter, embodies the might and authority of the Spanish Empire. The Dutch lion, a proud and defiant symbol of Dutch identity, stands its ground, unsure of which path to take. The olive branch or the sword? Peace or war? The fate of the Dutch Republic hangs in the balance. This powerful and intriguing scene offers a glimpse into the complex web of alliances, power struggles, and diplomacy that characterized the Dutch struggle for independence from Spanish rule. It serves as a reminder of the pivotal role that historical figures like Petrus Peccius played in shaping the course of history.
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