Plate 8: Emperor Maximilian II granting a crown to the coat of arms of Amsterdam, from Caspar Barlaeus, "Medicea Hospes" 1638

"Plate 8: Emperor Maximilian II granting a crown to the coat of arms of Amsterdam" is an etching by Pieter Nolpe, created in 1638. The print depicts a grand ceremony in which the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II grants a crown to the coat of arms of Amsterdam. This scene, from Caspar Barlaeus's "Medicea Hospes," exemplifies the historical ties between Amsterdam and the Holy Roman Empire. The detailed depiction of the figures and their ornate clothing contributes to the grandeur and solemnity of the event. The etching is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection and measures 11 13/16 × 15 3/8 inches.