Glas-in-loodraam met koning Filips IV die afstand doet van de Nederlanden, 1648 1779

This 1779 engraving by Dutch artist Jan Punt depicts a historical event: the abdication of King Philip IV of Spain from the Netherlands in 1648. The scene is framed by a window, with the king and his entourage standing on a staircase before a classical colonnade. This engraving, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies the popularity of historical subjects in 18th-century art. It serves as a visual reminder of a pivotal moment in Dutch and European history, using a traditional, detailed style common to engravings.