Aanstelling van George Louis Graaf van Berges tot prins-bisschop van Luik, 1724 1724 - 1727

This etching by Leonard Schenk depicts the appointment of George Louis, Count of Berg, as Prince-Bishop of Liège in 1724. The scene is set in a grand hall, likely a church or cathedral. The central figure is the new bishop, kneeling before an altar while other dignitaries look on. The intricate detail and precise lines of the etching, typical of 18th-century Dutch art, capture the solemn ceremony and the grandeur of the event. The artwork is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the religious and political world of the time.