A painting of the coronation of Joseph II. There is a big crowd, and Joseph II is dubbed with a sword

Coronation of Joseph II, 1764

This painting is part of a series representing the coronation of Joseph II as Holy Roman King (ie: heir apparent to the Holy Roman Empire). Here we see the ceremony of dubbing with a sword, which followed the actual crowning.

   19 May 2023
   Vienna
   ILCE-7M3
   1/30s    f/2.8   23mm   ISO 6400
A painting of the coronation of Joseph II. There is a big crowd, and Joseph II is dubbed with a sword