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Conquest of Rome, 1527
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Conquest of Rome, 1527

Cornelis Boel · 1614 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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Charles V enters Rome with his army. He sits on a horse and points with his command staff towards the city. Next to him soldiers are dressing. In the background the troops are already entering the city. With a caption of four lines in Latin. This print is part of a series of eight prints, each depicting a triumph of Charles V.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printRomeInname van Rome
Credit lineVerovering van Rome, 1527. 1614. Cornelis Boel. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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