Charles V transfers the government of the Netherlands to his son Philip II; 1555 Transfer of the Netherlands; by Charles V den V; to his son; Philip; in the year 1555 (title on object); Philip II bows to Charles V; who is standing on an elevation. Charles V leans with his elbow on the shoulder of Prince Willem of Orange. Bystanders in the hall attend the transfer of the government. Print on the top right: V. Deel; bl. 434.; voluntary abdication (or a ruler); Brussels; Charles V of Habsburg (German emperor and king of Spain); Philip II (king of Spain); Simon Fokke (mentioned on object); Amsterdam; 1722 - 1784; paper; etching; h 179 mm x w 207 mm