The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Triumphal Car) [plate 1 of 8]

Albrecht Dürer, 1523 (Latin ed.)

This image features a detailed allegorical scene. The drawing includes mythological figures, elaborate fabrics, classical attire, banners with words like "Iusticia," "Clementia," and "Veritas," a regal eagle on an emblem with heraldic symbols and Latin inscriptions like "MAGNIFICENTIA," decorative swirls, florals, and fantastical creatures such as a lion. The composition aims to create a harmonious balance between these elements, possibly representing virtues or qualities related to justice and truth.
Artist
Albrecht Dürer
Date
1523 (Latin ed.)
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed within block): 44.5 × 30.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This image features a detailed allegorical scene. The drawing includes mythological figures, elaborate fabrics, classical attire, banners with words like "Iusticia," "Clementia," and "Veritas," a regal eagle on an emblem with heraldic symbols and Latin inscriptions like "MAGNIFICENTIA," decorative swirls, florals, and fantastical creatures such as a lion. The composition aims to create a harmonious balance between these elements, possibly representing virtues or qualities related to justice and truth.

Albrecht Dürer