Vergadering te Orléans, 1561 1570

"Vergadering te Orléans, 1561" is a 1570 engraving by Jacques Tortorel, depicting the assembly of the three estates of the realm in Orléans in January 1561. This detailed scene shows the many figures seated in a grand hall, likely the Palace of Orléans, with a clear division of social classes, highlighting the political and societal structure of 16th-century France. The engraving is a valuable historical document, offering a visual insight into a significant political event. The scene is rendered in a stark, almost journalistic style, with emphasis on accurately representing the figures and their positions.