Rechtspraak van Karel de Stoute over de gouverneur van Zeeland, ca. 1474 1610 - 1678

This anonymous 17th-century engraving, "Rechtspraak van Karel de Stoute over de gouverneur van Zeeland, ca. 1474", depicts the trial of a governor of Zeeland by Charles the Bold. The print presents a complex scene, likely based on a historical event, highlighting the legal proceedings of a ruler in the late medieval period. The artwork was likely commissioned for historical documentation, showcasing the power and authority of Charles the Bold as a ruler. The use of intricate detail and the inclusion of text elements makes it an informative visual document of the time. This print, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers valuable insights into the legal and political dynamics of the era, and the visual storytelling of the period.