Troonsafstand van Karel V, 1555 1834

"Troonsafstand van Karel V, 1555" is a lithograph by Johannes Steyn, created in 1834 and now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts the abdication of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, in Brussels in 1555. Steyn captures the grandeur of the event, portraying a large gathering of nobles and dignitaries within a vaulted hall. The detailed scene highlights the historical significance of this moment, marking the end of Charles V's reign and the beginning of a new era in European history.