Crowning of Charles V in Bologna by Jan Erasmus Quellinus. A grand vertical painting depicting the solemn coronation of Charles V, with a high priest placing a crown on the kneeling emperor's head.

Crowning of Charles V in Bologna

Jan Erasmus Quellinus

1681 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic and grand Baroque scene capturing the historic coronation of Charles V in Bologna.

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A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Dining Room · Library · Study
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Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1681 by Jan Erasmus Quellinus, this work captures the theatrical grandeur of the coronation of Charles V. The composition employs dramatic chiaroscuro and a complex arrangement of figures and classical architecture, characteristic of the late Baroque style.

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