The Princely Meal (Die Fürstliche Mahlzeit), from a series depicting the wedding of Wolfgang Wilhelm, Duke of Pfalz-Neuberg, Pfalzgraf, and Magdalena, Duchess of Bavaria, in Munich, 1613 (Plate 7) 1614

Wilhelm Peter Zimmermann’s etching "The Princely Meal" (1614) is one of seven plates depicting the wedding of Wolfgang Wilhelm, Duke of Pfalz-Neuberg, and Magdalena, Duchess of Bavaria, in Munich in 1613. The intricate detail captures the grandeur of the event, showcasing a lavish feast within a palatial hall, filled with numerous nobles and guests. The artist’s meticulous depiction of the scene offers viewers a glimpse into the extravagance and social hierarchy of the early 17th-century German court.