Plate A: Election and Coronation of Emperor Maximilian II 1612

This anonymous engraving, "Plate A: Election and Coronation of Emperor Maximilian II," depicts the grand procession of Emperor Maximilian II as he was crowned in 1612. The detailed scene is a fascinating glimpse into the opulent ceremony and the bustling city streets of the time. The composition is a visual record of a significant historical event, capturing the grandeur and pageantry of the coronation. The engraving, part of a larger series, provides valuable insights into the historical context of imperial coronations during the early modern period.