Eerbewijzen van de Spanjaarden aan Karel III, 1706 1706

This 1706 engraving by an anonymous artist depicts a scene of the Spanish delegation paying homage to Charles III. The artwork, titled *Eerbewijzen van de Spanjaarden aan Karel III, 1706* is held at the Rijksmuseum and shows a group of Spanish men, likely diplomats, kneeling and presenting a document to Charles III, who is standing in the center. Surrounding the scene are two circular images of heraldic crests and a long inscription that narrates the story depicted in the image. This engraving offers a unique glimpse into the 18th century political scene and the symbolism associated with power and diplomacy.