Ferdinand begroet door de aartsbisschop van Keulen; intocht van Ferdinand te Gent in 1635 (nr. 11) Possibly 1635 - 1685

This etching by Pieter de (II) Jode depicts the arrival of Ferdinand of Austria in Ghent in 1635. Ferdinand, who is dressed in full regalia, is greeted by the Archbishop of Cologne. The scene is filled with detail, including Ferdinand’s entourage, soldiers, and even a young boy holding a staff. The image is likely part of a series of prints documenting Ferdinand’s journey. It is considered to be an example of 17th-century Baroque art, as seen through its dramatic composition and heightened realism. This etching, now part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection, provides insight into the artistic and historical contexts of 17th-century Flanders.