Artwork
Emperor Maximilan I. (1459-1519)
Emperor Maximilan I. (1459-1519) is a paint painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1509 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
This portrait of Emperor Maximilian I was painted around 1509 by Albrecht Dürer, a prominent figure of the German Renaissance. The work is now part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Maximilian I, dressed in luxurious attire, including a fur-trimmed hat and cloak, and adorned with a gold chain, signifying his wealth and status. His serious expression is directed to the right, conveying a sense of dignity.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Dürer's skill, with intricate details and a nuanced use of chiaroscuro. The subject's clothing and accessories are rendered with precision, against a muted green background.
History & Provenance
Dürer was patronized by Maximilian I from 1512, although this portrait predates their formal association. Dürer's reputation was already established in Europe through his woodcut prints by the time he painted this work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
Portrait of Maximilian I (1459-1519)
Emperor Maximilian I
Emperor Maximilian I.
Emperor Maximilian I
Portrait of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor
Portrait of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor
Portrait of Maximilian I (1459-1519)
Portrait of Maximiliaan I (1459-1519), Keizer van het Heilige Roomse Rijk 1493-1519