Artwork
The Triumphal Arch of Maximilian
The Triumphal Arch of Maximilian is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1515 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Triumphal Arch of Maximilian is a large-scale print composed of 44 individual prints, including 42 woodcuts and 2 etchings, assembled to form a single image on laid paper.
Technique & Style
This complex print demonstrates the artist's skill in coordinating multiple small prints to create a cohesive work, showcasing the technical capabilities of 16th-century printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a grand triumphal arch, richly populated with figures and details, likely symbolizing the power and prestige of its subject, Maximilian.
Context
The work is associated with the artistic innovations of Albrecht Dürer, a prominent figure in the Northern Renaissance, and reflects the period's advancements in printmaking techniques.
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)
