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Abdication of Emperor Charles V, 1555
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Abdication of Emperor Charles V, 1555

Simon Fokke · 1747 - 1759 · etching; paper

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

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Abdication of Charles V on 25 October 1555, in which he transfers the government of the Netherlands to his son Philip. Throne room with the emperor standing before the throne, one arm resting on the shoulder of the young William of Orange; before them stands Philip.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printhistorieprentPhilip II of SpainWilliam I (Prince of Orange)Paleis op de KoudenbergTroonsafstand van Karel V
Credit lineTroonsafstand van keizer Karel V, 1555. 1747 - 1759. Simon Fokke. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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