Baksteen met borstbeeld van Karel V binnen een vensternis c. 1500 - 1600

This 16th-century brick relief, created by an unknown artist, depicts a bust of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V within a window. The brick's three-dimensional, slightly worn surface, likely once part of a building facade, reflects the Renaissance interest in classical art. The detailed carving of Charles V's bust, with its ornate headdress and flowing robes, speaks to the skill of the anonymous sculptor and the importance of the emperor within the society of the time. The Rijksmuseum houses this terracotta artifact, offering a glimpse into the artistic traditions of 16th-century Europe.