Albrecht en Isabella leggen de eed af, 1599 1599

"Albrecht en Isabella leggen de eed af" (Albrecht and Isabella take the Oath), is an engraving by Pieter van der Borcht, created in 1599, depicting the ceremony where Archduke Albrecht and Infanta Isabella, rulers of the Southern Netherlands, take their oaths of office. The artwork is a detailed and lively depiction of the event, capturing the grandeur of the occasion with its depiction of the vast crowds, the ornate architecture, and the symbolic significance of the ceremony. The print is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, and offers a unique insight into a pivotal moment in history.