Tekstblad bij de Begrafenisoptocht van keizer Karel V, 1558 1559

This 1559 printed page by Christoffel Plantijn is a visual record of the funeral procession for Holy Roman Emperor Charles V in Brussels. The text describes the grand scale and order of the procession, including the banners, flags, and other objects that were carried. The detailed description suggests that the page was intended to be a commemorative document for the event, providing a permanent record of the pomp and circumstance surrounding the Emperor's final journey. The intricate and decorative border framing the text is characteristic of the Renaissance period, reflecting the artistic and cultural values of the time. The document can be found in the Rijksmuseum.