Ruiterstandbeeld van de keizer van het Heilige Roomse Rijk 1637

Claude Lorrain, a prominent 17th-century artist, created this etching, "Ruiterstandbeeld van de keizer van het Heilige Roomse Rijk", in 1637. The artwork depicts a grand procession with a statue of a Holy Roman Emperor on horseback at its center. The use of detailed architectural elements and the bustling scene of the crowd surrounding the statue creates a sense of grandeur and ceremony. Lorrain's etching exemplifies the Baroque style, which often featured dramatic compositions and intricate details. This small-scale etching is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.