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Analysis of 1608 painting of States General at the opening of negotiations with the Spanish crown on what became the 12 year truce in 1609.

Painting shows 1608 meeting of Dutch States General while Spanish messenger comes in (signifying the then temporary recognition of Dutch sovereignty by the Spanish crown)