The Ratification of the Treaty of Münster, 1648 Gerard ter Borch (II)
This momentous painting depicts the signing of the peace treaty between Spain and the United Netherlands in the town hall of Münster on May 15, 1648. The scene is centered around a table where the representatives from both nations stand. These include notable figures such as Gaspar de Bracamonte y Guzman, Count of Peñaranda, Antoine Brun, Barthold van Gent, Lord of Meynerswijck, Johan van Mathenes, Adriaen Pauw, Frans van Donia, Willem van Ripperda, and Adriaen Clant. Interestingly, the artist has included a self-portrait on the far left of the painting.
