Penning met Karel de Grote 1683 - 1733

"Penning met Karel de Grote" (1683-1733), a detailed engraving by Bernard Picart (1673-1733), is a striking depiction of two seals, one of Charles the Great and the other of St. Peter. Both seals are circular and feature a central image, surrounded by an inscription. The first seal displays Charles the Great, seated upon a throne, while the second features St. Peter on horseback. The use of fine lines to create detailed figures and intricate text demonstrates Picart's mastery of this technique. These seals, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provide insight into the visual language of power and authority in medieval Europe.