Fireworks celebrating the peace between France and the Empire, January 1698

1698

Not on view

The Treaty of Ryswick was signed on September 20, 1697 ending the War of the League of Augsburg which pitted France against England, Spain and the Holy Roman Empire. The fireworks celebration depicted here took place in January of 1698.

Artwork Details

Title: Fireworks celebrating the peace between France and the Empire, January 1698
Artist: Anonymous, French, 17th century
Date: 1698
Medium: Etching
Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 13 9/16 in. × 8 in. (34.5 × 20.3 cm)
Classifications: Prints, Prints-Fete, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953
Object Number: 53.600.3616
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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