Man knielend voor een troon in een grote zaal 1704 - 1733

This etching by Jacobus Schijnvoet, created between 1704 and 1733, depicts a scene of a king standing on a dais, surrounded by courtiers, while a figure kneels before him. The image is framed by intricate ornamentation, including figures and cherubs, and bears the inscription "Regnum habere est casus, virtus dare." This artwork, part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, exemplifies the intricate and symbolic engravings produced during the Baroque period, highlighting the power and authority of the monarchy. The work's detailed composition and ornate framing emphasize the importance of royal power and the divine right of kings, which was a central theme in European art and culture at the time.