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William II of Guelders Submits to the Authority of Emperor Charles V, 1543
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William II of Guelders Submits to the Authority of Emperor Charles V, 1543

Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert · 1555 - 1556 · letterpress printing; etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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During the Peace of Venlo (1543) the Duke of Guelders, William II, kneels before the throne of Emperor Charles V and submits to his power. He hands him the coat of arms of Guelders. The print is part of a twelve-part series on the victories of Charles V.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printhistorieprentWillem II (hertog van Gelre)Gelderse oorlogen
Credit lineWillem II van Gelre onderwerpt zich aan het gezag van keizer Karel V, 1543. 1555 - 1556. Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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