Augustijner monnik presenteert een boek aan koning Karel V 1729 - 1733

"Augustijner monnik presenteert een boek aan koning Karel V", a 1729-1733 etching by Dominique Sornique, depicts a historical event from the reign of King Charles V. The etching shows an Augstinian monk presenting a book to the King, seated upon a throne surrounded by his court. The detailed depiction of the scene and the figures showcases the artist's skill in capturing the historical moment and the grandeur of the occasion. This artwork, now located in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a valuable historical record of a moment in European history and provides insight into the art of etching in the 18th century.