Keizer Karel V en paus Clemens VII, plaat EE 1530 - 1536

This engraving, "Keizer Karel V en paus Clemens VII, plaat EE," by Nicolaas Hogenberg, depicts a processional scene with Emperor Charles V riding a horse and Pope Clement VII following behind. The scene is dominated by a canopy held by a group of figures above the Emperor, while a multitude of soldiers with their spears and swords march in formation, highlighting the power and grandeur of these two prominent figures. This engraving, created between 1530 and 1536, exemplifies the artistic style of the 16th century, where detailed depiction of historical events and figures was central to the art form.