Keizer Karel V omgeven door zijn overwonnen tegenstanders

About this artwork

gravure en ets; boekdruk

Art Historical Context

This engraving by Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert, created between 1602 and 1640, Holy Roman Emperor Charles V encircled by his vanquished adversaries. Measuring just 156 by 230 millimeters, the compact print captures a moment of imperial triumph, reflecting the ruler’s extensive military campaigns across Europe during the sixteenth century. Coornhert, a Dutch humanist and skilled printmaker, often explored themes of power, morality, and governance in his work, making this image a compelling visual commentary on political dominance. Executed through engraving and etching techniques combined withp...