Vergadering van de Staten-Generaal 1639

This anonymous engraving, titled "Vergadering van de Staten-Generaal", depicts a meeting of the States-General, the legislative body of the Dutch Republic, in 1639. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the meeting's formality through its detailed portrayal of the interior, furniture, and the seated figures of the assembly members. The meticulous composition, achieved using the technique of engraving, highlights the significance of this historic gathering.