Treve Collection

Threave Castle - Galloway, Scotland
Threave Castle on the River Dee - Galloway, Scotland - close to Castle Douglas. The home of the Earls of Douglas from the late 14th century until their fall in 1455. Date: 1904

General Robert E. Lee (1807-70) surrenders to General Ulysses S
PNP258679 General Robert E. Lee (1807-70) surrenders to General Ulysses S. Grant (1822-85) at Appomattox Courthouse, 9th April 1865 (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

A friendly chat with the enemy, the Christmas Day Truce of 1914 (b / w photo)
NAM244252 A friendly chat with the enemy, the Christmas Day Truce of 1914 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum

The Christmas Day Truce of 1914, published 1915 (litho) (b / w photo)
ILN239395 The Christmas Day Truce of 1914, published 1915 (litho) (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK; English

General Robert E. Lee (1807-70) surrenders to General Ulysses S
PNP258678 General Robert E. Lee (1807-70) surrenders to General Ulysses S. Grant (1822-85) at Appomattox Courthouse, 9th April 1865 (colour litho) by American School

The bombardment of Copenhagen by the British forces and
NAM261110 The bombardment of Copenhagen by the British forces and The landing of the British Forces in the Island of Zealand, published by T. and R

Surrender of Lee (litho)
AQS336783 Surrender of Lee (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Some of Our Enemies, The Christmas Day Truce of 1914 (b / w photo)
NAM244267 Some of Our Enemies, The Christmas Day Truce of 1914 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum

Moment of intervention by the papal legate, Giulio Mazarini (1602-61
CHT191861 Moment of intervention by the papal legate, Giulio Mazarini (1602-61) between the Spanish and papal troops confronting the French army at the siege of Casal, Northern Italy

Events in the Transvaal: Summons to the English, front cover of Le Petit Journal
XZO116047 Events in the Transvaal: Summons to the English, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 12 November 1899 (coloured engraving) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; Uruguayan

The Christmas Day Truce of 1914, published 1915 (litho) (b / w photo)
ILN239394 The Christmas Day Truce of 1914, published 1915 (litho) (b/w photo) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK; English

The Nursery! with Britannia reposing in Peace, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1802
NCO190467 The Nursery! with Britannia reposing in Peace, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1802 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Christmas Day Truce of 1914, from The Year 1915
STC306842 The Christmas Day Truce of 1914, from The Year 1915: a Record of Notable Achievements and Events, 1915 (litho) by Villiers

A Truce, 1912
RCM77699 A Truce, 1912 by Bramley, Frank (1857-1915); 100x77 cm; The Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro, Cornwall, UK; eRoyal Cornwall Museum; English, out of copyright

Meeting between Claudius Civilis and the commander of the Roman Army
RAF69380 Meeting between Claudius Civilis and the commander of the Roman Army by Jong or Jongh, Frans de (fl.1666-1705); 73.3x115.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Nursery; with Britannia reposing in Peace, pub. 1802 (hand coloured engraving)
3025913 The Nursery; with Britannia reposing in Peace, pub. 1802 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flag of Truce after Surprise Hill, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith
BAL143063 Flag of Truce after Surprise Hill, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho) by Captain Clive Dixon (fl.1900); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

James Buchanan, President of the United States, inducing the hostile tribes of
CHT202638 James Buchanan, President of the United States, inducing the hostile tribes of the Pawnees and the Poncas to shake hands, 1858 (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School

The Entrance into Belfort of the German Commander Bearing the Flag of Truce, 4th November 1870
XIR75707 The Entrance into Belfort of the German Commander Bearing the Flag of Truce, 4th November 1870, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85); Musee de l Armee, Paris

Evacuation of the French Territory by the Prussians, 16th September 1873 (coloured
XIR174303 Evacuation of the French Territory by the Prussians, 16th September 1873 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Japanese ministers I-Tso and Mou-Tsou discuss with the Chinese envoy Ri-Ko-Sho
XIR160199 The Japanese ministers I-Tso and Mou-Tsou discuss with the Chinese envoy Ri-Ko-Sho the conditions of the Shimonoseki truce, 16th April 1895 (colour litho) by Chinese School

Jacques Cartier (1491-1557) Discovering the St
XIR159121 Jacques Cartier (1491-1557) Discovering the St. Lawrence River in 1535, 1847 (oil on canvas) by Gudin, Jean Antoine Theodore (1802-80); ChAteau de Versailles

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"Treve: Moments of Peace and Surrender in History" Step into the past and witness moments of treve, or truce, that shaped history. From the imposing Threave Castle in Galloway, Scotland to the executions in Staromestske Square, Prague in 1621, these events left an indelible mark on our collective memory. In a black and white photo frozen in time, General Robert E. Lee surrenders to General Ulysses S. Grant during the American Civil War. A symbol of reconciliation amidst conflict. But it was not just generals who embraced treve. In a heartwarming scene captured during World War I's Christmas Day Truce of 1914, soldiers from opposing sides engage in a friendly chat amidst the trenches. The power of humanity transcending boundaries. Published as lithographs later on, these images immortalize another aspect - when enemies put down their weapons for a brief moment to celebrate Christmas together. These photographs serve as poignant reminders that even amidst war's chaos, compassion can prevail. The surrender continues its presence throughout history; depicted through engravings and lithos alike. Whether it be General Robert E. Lee bowing before his adversary or British forces bombarding Copenhagen – each surrender holds significance within its context. Not all instances were born out of warfare though; sometimes peace came through diplomatic interventions like Giulio Mazarini's intervention at crucial moments or summons issued by Le Petit Journal during events unfolding in Transvaal. These glimpses into history remind us that even amid strife and conflict there are moments where peace prevails - where enemies become friends if only for a short while.