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Emperor Charles V hands over the government of the Netherlands to his son Philip II, 1555
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Emperor Charles V hands over the government of the Netherlands to his son Philip II, 1555

Simon Fokke · 1722 - 1784 · etching; paper

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

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Philip II bows to Charles V, who stands on a dais. Charles V leans with his elbow on the shoulder of Prince William of Orange. Bystanders in the hall witness the transfer of government.

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Credit lineKeizer Karel V draagt het bestuur van de Nederlanden over aan zijn zoon Filips II, 1555. 1722 - 1784. Simon Fokke. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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