De heilige Norbertus aan het hof van keizer Hendrik V 1622

Cornelis Galle I created this engraving, *De heilige Norbertus aan het hof van keizer Hendrik V*, which translates to *Saint Norbert at the court of Emperor Henry V*, sometime between 1576 and 1650. Galle was working during the Counter-Reformation, a period of intense religious conflict and reformation within the Catholic Church. This artwork depicts Norbert, who lived from 1075 to 1134, in a position of power and influence at the court of Emperor Henry V. Consider the history: Norbert's life was marked by transformation, from a canon at the court to a preacher. The image shows Norbert as a figure of moral authority amidst political power, hinting at the complex relationship between the church and state. Galle's choice to depict this scene speaks to the cultural values of his time, where religious figures were often seen as important advisors to rulers. The engraving not only narrates a historical event but also reflects the ongoing negotiation of power, morality, and faith.