The Swearing of the Oath of Ratification of the Treaty of Münster

"The Swearing of the Oath of Ratification of the Treaty of Münster" is a painting by Dutch artist Gerard Terborch, created in 1648. This artwork depicts the delegates from Holland and Spain gathered to sign the peace treaty that concluded the Eighty Years' War between Spain and the Dutch, and the German phase of the Thirty Years' War. The painting captures a significant moment in European history, marking a shift towards the modern state system and the concept of territorial sovereignty. Terborch, known for his genre paintings and portraits, was in Münster during the peace congress when he created this masterpiece.123