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

Jacob Ernst Marcus · 1820 · etching; paper

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Abdication of Emperor Charles V, 25 October 1555. Charles V abdicates the throne, standing with one arm leaning on the shoulder of William of Orange, while Philip kneels before him.

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printhistorieprentPhilip II of SpainWilliam I (Prince of Orange)Troonsafstand van Karel V
Credit lineTroonsafstand van Karel V, 1555. 1820. Jacob Ernst Marcus. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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