Karel I opent de zitting van het Parlement, 1628 1628

This anonymous engraving, "Karel I opent de zitting van het Parlement, 1628," depicts King Charles I of England opening Parliament in 1628. The scene is dominated by the king seated on a throne with his court surrounding him, while the lower portion of the artwork features a large gathering of the members of Parliament, all neatly arranged in rows. The image is framed by a border of coats of arms representing the various noble families present. This engraving provides a unique visual record of a significant historical event and offers a glimpse into the rituals and hierarchies of power in 17th-century England.