Hasburgs Empire. Abdication of Charles V in
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Hasburgs Empire. Abdication of Charles V in Brussels (1555-1556). He gave the imperial throne to his brother Ferdinand I and the crown of Aragon, Burgundy and Castilla to his son Philip II. Engraving
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Abdication Aragon Brother Brussels Burgundy Castilla Engravings Gave Philip Throne
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This engraving depicts a pivotal moment in European history: the Abdication of Charles V in Brussels (1555-1556). At the height of the Habsburg Empire's power, Charles V, the reigning monarch, decided to relinquish his imperial throne to his brother Ferdinand I, marking the end of an era. In the image, Charles V is shown seated on the imperial throne, surrounded by his advisors and courtiers. His son Philip II, the future king of Spain, stands beside him, receiving the crowns of Aragon, Burgundy, and Castilla. The scene is set in Brussels, the capital city of the Habsburg Netherlands. The intricately detailed engraving captures the solemnity and grandeur of the occasion, with the ornate decorations and elaborate costumes of the figures adding to the sense of historical significance. The Abdication of Charles V marked the beginning of a new chapter in the Habsburg dynasty, with Ferdinand I taking the reins of the vast imperial territories and Philip II assuming the crowns of Spain and its American colonies. This engraving provides a fascinating glimpse into the political and historical complexities of the Habsburg Empire during the Renaissance period.
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