Mighty Ruler

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Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles v in Brussels Frans Francken II (1581–1642), oil on panel, c. 1630–1640

Brussels, 25 October 1555. Emperor Charles V abdicated his throne. As self-appointed ruler of the world, he permitted thousands of people to be shipped from Africa straight to Spain’s colonies in South America.

Two Children with a Cat

From 17th century artist Judith Leyster

Winter Landscape with Ice Skaters Winter Landscape with Ice Skaters

Fun on the Ice

Everyone on the ice!

Fishing for Souls Fishing for Souls

Protestants and Catholics

‘Fishing’ for souls on the river

Portrait of Oopjen Coppit Portrait of Oopjen Coppit

Oopjen Coppit

From head to toe

Portrait of Marten Soolmans Portrait of Marten Soolmans

Marten Soolmans

Proud husband

Interior of the Sint-Odulphuskerk in Assendelft Interior of the Sint-Odulphuskerk in Assendelft

Serene Church

Architecture in perspective

The Night Watch Militia Company of District II under the Command of Captain Frans Banninck Cocq The Night Watch Militia Company of District II under the Command of Captain Frans Banninck Cocq

Night Watch

The defence of Amsterdam

Cabinet Cabinet

Storied Cabinet

Bible stories in ebony

Portrait of a Married Couple, Likely Isaac Abrahamsz Massa and Beatrix van der Laen Portrait of a Married Couple, Likely Isaac Abrahamsz Massa and Beatrix van der Laen

Marital Bliss

A real-life wedding portrait

Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles v in Brussels Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles v in Brussels

Mighty Ruler

How Charles V divvied up the world

Mars and Venus Surprised by Vulcan Mars and Venus Surprised by Vulcan

The Venus and Mars Affair

Romance on copper

Banquet at the Crossbowmen’s Guild in Celebration of the Treaty of Münster Banquet at the Crossbowmen’s Guild in Celebration of the Treaty of Münster

Cheers

Peace at last