Keizer Lodewijk II leidt de paus op zijn paard 1806

"Keizer Lodewijk II leidt de paus op zijn paard" (Emperor Louis II leads the Pope on his horse), an 1806 engraving by Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles, depicts a historical scene of Emperor Louis II and the Pope. The image is detailed, featuring a processional scene with numerous figures and banners. Vinkeles is known for his skillful use of line and detail, which gives the engraving a sense of realism and historical accuracy. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides insight into the visual culture of the early 19th century and the historical relationship between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy.