The Blessings of the Peace of Westphalia | Jacob Jordaens | 1654 15th Century symbolising the effects of chloroform

symbolising the effects of chloroform on the human body

The central focus is Mount Vesuvius

Jesus stands confidently

Michael Ancher’s "The Drowned Fisherman" (1896) presents a solemn and deeply moving scene of communal grief

The Blessings of the Peace of Westphalia | Jacob Jordaens | 1654 15th Century symbolising the effects of chloroform"The Blessings of the Peace of Westphalia" is a painting by Flemish Baroque artist Jacob Jordaens, created in the mid 17th century. The painting depicts a crowded and lively scene, in which people from all walks of life gather to celebrate the signing of the Peace of Westphalia, which ended the Thirty Years' War and marked the end of religious conflict in Europe. In the painting, Jordaens has depicted a rich tapestry of characters, including nobles,