Haarddeksteen met het wapen van Karel V 1552

This 16th-century terracotta plaque, titled “Haarddeksteen met het wapen van Karel V,” is a striking example of Renaissance-era craftsmanship. The artwork features the coat of arms of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, with an eagle and two supporting lions. The detailed relief work is characteristic of the period, showcasing the skill of anonymous artists who created such decorative objects. The plaque, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, served as a decorative element in a fireplace, showcasing the power and authority of the Habsburg emperor.