Eedaflegging van Karel V van Habsburg
Jean Baptiste Pierre Michiels
1863 - 1890
Medium
etching
Dimensions
295; 400
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
Step into the grand tradition of 19th-century historical printmaking with *Eedaflegging van Karel V van Habsburg*The Oath-Taking of Charles V of), an etching by Belgian artist Jean Baptiste Pierreiels, created between 1863 and1890. Measuring 400mm by 295mm, this detailed work captures a pivotal moment in European history: Holy Roman Emperor Charles V (1500–1558), the powerful Habsburg ruler whose empire spanned continents, swearing a solemn oath. Such scenes often commemorated "Joyous Entries," ceremonial inaugurations in the Low Countries where monarchs pledged fidelity to local charters, ble...