Amsterdamse burgemeester Joost Buick neemt koning Filips II de eed af 1782

"Amsterdamse burgemeester Joost Buick neemt koning Filips II de eed af" (Amsterdam Mayor Joost Buick takes the oath to King Philip II) is an etching by Barent de Bakker, dating to 1782. This engraving is a small-scale work measuring 119 mm in height and 154 mm in width, yet it depicts a pivotal historical moment. The scene unfolds in a grand interior, with the mayor kneeling before King Philip II who gestures towards the oath. This historically significant event in Dutch history was recorded in fine detail, with a focus on the ceremonial aspect of the event. The etching is now held in the Rijksmuseum.