Kaiser Sigmund

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490, 1483 or before

The image shows a regal figure seated on a throne. The person holds a sword and a golden orb with a cross on top. The bearded figure wears a crown, pink robe, and blue clothing. The throne is decorated, with a green backdrop. Two heraldic shields are displayed with black eagles on yellow backgrounds. A small dog is on the floor, and the background includes the throne backdrop and heraldic symbols. The upper part shows old script.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490
Date
1483 or before
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
22.6 × 13.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a regal figure seated on a throne. The person holds a sword and a golden orb with a cross on top. The bearded figure wears a crown, pink robe, and blue clothing. The throne is decorated, with a green backdrop. Two heraldic shields are displayed with black eagles on yellow backgrounds. A small dog is on the floor, and the background includes the throne backdrop and heraldic symbols. The upper part shows old script.

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490