Hoffunctionarissen van Karel V, plaat 13 Possibly 1530 - 1620

This engraving, *Hoffunctionarissen van Karel V, plaat 13* by Nicolaas Hogenberg, is part of a series depicting the court of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. Dated between 1530 and 1620, it portrays a procession of mounted officials, likely from the Emperor’s entourage, identified as "Corynopheri, Virgiferi, Hostiarii, Ianitores" on the bottom of the print. The composition, with its focus on a single line of figures, highlights the formal and ceremonial nature of the court. Hogenberg’s meticulous detail, evident in the costumes and horses, contributes to the realistic representation of this historical event. The engraving's emphasis on the Emperor's court reflects the importance of ceremony and power within the Holy Roman Empire.