# Opening Session of the Parliament of Burgundy \(detail\)

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## Artwork

- Artist: [COESSAET, Jan](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/coessaet-jan-r9ac279da4ea297>)
- Date: 1551-1600
- Technique: Oil on oak panel

## Commentary

The painting depicts the ceremonial opening of the Parliament of Mechelen under Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, in the Aldermen&#39;s Building \(Schepenhuis\) in Mechelen on January 3, 1474.

## Related artworks

- [Opening Session of the Parliament of Burgundy](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/coessaet-jan-r9ac279da4ea297/opening-session-of-the-parliament-of-burgundy-r19dcea46307ae2>)

## Attribution

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