Peace Of Westphalia Collection

Gaspar de Bracamonte y Guzman
6266140 Gaspar de Bracamonte y Guzman, ; (add.info.: Gaspar de Bracamonte y Guzman, 3rd Count of Penaranda, c. 1595-1676. Spanish diplomat and statesman)

Allegorical depiction of the struggle in Europe, ca 1648. Creator: Brueghel, Jan, the Younger (1601-1678)
Allegorical depiction of the struggle in Europe, ca 1648. Private Collection

Georg Achaz Heher, 1601-1667, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Georg Achaz Heher, 1601-1667, c17th century

Cornelius Gobelius, Bishop of Bamberg, 1648. Creator: Pieter de Jode II
Cornelius Gobelius, Bishop of Bamberg, 1648. Book: The Dignitaries at the Peace Conference of Munster 1648

Peter of Weyms, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Peter of Weyms, c17th century

Nikolaus Georg von Raigersperger, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Nikolaus Georg von Raigersperger, c17th century

Nicolo Promontorio, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Nicolo Promontorio, c17th century

Maximilian von Trauttmansdorff und Weinsberg, 1584-1650, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Maximilian von Trauttmansdorff und Weinsberg, 1584-1650, c17th century

Maximilian von Trautmansdorff, 1584-1650, Count, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Maximilian von Trautmansdorff, 1584-1650, Count, c17th century

Mattias Björnclou, 1607-1671, councillor, 17th century. Creator: Anon
Mattias Bjornclou, 1607-1671, councillor, 17th century

Matthias of Krakau/Krakow, delegate from Poland, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Matthias of Krakau/Krakow, delegate from Poland, c17th century

Matthäus von Wessenbeck, 1600-1659, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Matthaus von Wessenbeck, 1600-1659, c17th century

Marcus Otto, 1600-1674, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Marcus Otto, 1600-1674, c17th century

Luiz Pereira de Castro, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Luiz Pereira de Castro, c17th century

Johann Vultejus, 1605-1684, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Vultejus, 1605-1684, c17th century

Johann Maximilian von Lamberg, 1608-1682, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Maximilian von Lamberg, 1608-1682, c17th century

Johann Krane, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Krane, c17th century

Johann Konrad Varnbüler, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Konrad Varnbuler, c17th century

Johann Jakob Wolff, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Jakob Wolff, c17th century

Johann Jakob Datt von Tiefenau, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Jakob Datt von Tiefenau, c17th century

Johann Friedrich von Löben, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Friedrich von Loben, c17th century

Johann Ernst Pistorius, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Ernst Pistorius, c17th century

Johann Ernst, delegate from Bavaria, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Ernst, delegate from Bavaria, c17th century

Johann Christoph Meurer, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Christoph Meurer, c17th century

Johann Balthasar Schneider, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Balthasar Schneider, c17th century

Johan von Wallenstein, count, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan von Wallenstein, count, c17th century

Johan von Krane, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan von Krane, c17th century

Johan VIII, 1601-1657, Count of Sayn and Wittgenstein, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan VIII, 1601-1657, Count of Sayn and Wittgenstein, c17th century

Johan Cuyermans, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan Cuyermans, c17th century

Johan Adolf Krebs, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan Adolf Krebs, c17th century

Johan Adolf Krebs, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan Adolf Krebs, c17th century

Johan Adler-Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan Adler-Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century

Johan Adler Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan Adler Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century

Jobst Christoph Kress von Kressenstein, 1597-1663, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Jobst Christoph Kress von Kressenstein, 1597-1663, c17th century

Jacob Lampadius, 1593-1649, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Jacob Lampadius, 1593-1649, c17th century

Hugo Friedrich Elz, Baron, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Hugo Friedrich Elz, Baron, c17th century

Hugo Eberhard Cratz, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Hugo Eberhard Cratz, c17th century

Hermann Mylius, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Hermann Mylius, c17th century

Hermann Adolf Scherger, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Hermann Adolf Scherger, c17th century

Henry II, 1595-1663, of Bourbon-Orleans, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Henry II, 1595-1663, of Bourbon-Orleans, c17th century

Henri Groulart, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Henri Groulart, c17th century

Heinrich Speijerman, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Heinrich Speijerman, c17th century

Heinrich Langenbeck, 1603-1669, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Heinrich Langenbeck, 1603-1669, c17th century

Sebastian Wilhelm Meel, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Sebastian Wilhelm Meel, c17th century

Schering Rosenhane, 1609-1663, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Schering Rosenhane, 1609-1663, c17th century

Valentin Heider, 1605-1665, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Valentin Heider, 1605-1665, c17th century

Girolamo Sannazaro, delegate from Mantua, after a work of the 17th century. Creator: Anon
Girolamo Sannazaro, delegate from Mantua, after a work of the 17th century

Gerhard Koch, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Gerhard Koch, c17th century

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"The Peace of Westphalia: A Landmark in European History" The map of Germany, after the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, tells a tale of a continent ravaged by war but now on the path to peace. Muenster, known as the City of Westphalian Peace, stands proudly in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany - a testament to the historic treaty that was signed within its walls. As we gaze upon the gable of the historical city hall in Muensterland, North Rhine-Westphalia, we can almost hear echoes from centuries past. It was here that the ratification of the Peace of Munster between Spain and the Dutch Republic took place - an event that would shape Europe's destiny. In an engraving titled "Traite de paix signe a Munster le 24 octobre 1648, " we catch a glimpse into this monumental agreement. The image captures diplomats from various nations gathered around a table, their pens poised to sign what would become one of history's most significant peace treaties. Another engraving depicts Munster itself during those transformative times. The bustling streets and vibrant atmosphere reflect both relief and hope for lasting tranquility after years marred by conflict. Amidst these scenes emerges "The Great European War Ballet" created anonymously around 1643. This artwork serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst chaos and destruction, art finds its way to express humanity's yearning for harmony. Countess Anna Margareta von Haugwitz gazes at us from her oil-on-canvas portrait dated 1649. Her serene expression reflects not only personal triumph but also symbolizes how individuals played crucial roles in building bridges towards peace during this era. Marshal Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne is immortalized by Charles Le Brun's brush strokes.