Plate 25: Philip crowned King of Spain by his father, Charles V; from Guillielmus Becanus's 'Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi, Hispaniarum Infantis...' 1636

Anton van der Does's 1636 etching, "Plate 25: Philip crowned King of Spain by his father, Charles V", depicts a historical event in the Spanish royal family. This print, part of a larger series, captures the moment Philip, the young prince, is crowned King of Spain by his father, Charles V. The scene is full of ceremony and detail: a group of dignitaries watch as Philip kneels before his father, who extends his hand toward him, and a woman stands beside Charles, likely his wife. The intricate details of the clothing and setting, along with the dramatic composition, convey the grandeur and significance of this historical moment. The etching's style, with its meticulous detail and strong sense of realism, is characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age. The print was likely commissioned to commemorate the coronation of Philip II, and it continues to be a valuable historical document for art lovers and historians alike.