Artwork
The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Triumphal Car)
The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Triumphal Car) is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1523 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I is a large-scale woodcut print created by Albrecht Dürer in 1523, comprising eight joined plates.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a grand chariot adorned with symbols and flags, accompanied by numerous figures and animals, likely commemorating a significant event or individual, specifically Maximilian I.
Technique & Style
The complexity of the scene is notable given its production from eight separate woodcut plates, requiring meticulous planning to ensure a cohesive composition.
Context
The use of multiple joined plates was a characteristic of the woodcut technique, allowing for large-scale prints that could be widely disseminated.
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)
![The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Triumphal Car) [plate 8 of 8], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--the-triumphal-chariot-of-maximilian-i-the-great-triumphal-ca--11b447e67d8ede54-w320.webp)
The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Triumphal Car) [plate 8 of 8]![The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Triumphal Car) [plate 5 of 8], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--the-triumphal-chariot-of-maximilian-i-the-great-triumphal-ca--9e04416abdc764bf-w320.webp)
The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Triumphal Car) [plate 5 of 8]![The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Triumphal Car) [plate 1 of 8], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--the-triumphal-chariot-of-maximilian-i-the-great-triumphal-ca--4840429519ebb12d-w320.webp)
The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Triumphal Car) [plate 1 of 8]
The Great Triumphal Car of Emperor Maximilian![The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Triumphal Car) [plate 6 of 8], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--the-triumphal-chariot-of-maximilian-i-the-great-triumphal-ca--8007a16762e7f7f8-w320.webp)
The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Triumphal Car) [plate 6 of 8]![The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Triumphal Car) [plate 7 of 8], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--the-triumphal-chariot-of-maximilian-i-the-great-triumphal-ca--ca892ffdfd4d048f-w320.webp)
The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Triumphal Car) [plate 7 of 8]![The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Triumphal Car) [plate 4 of 8], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--the-triumphal-chariot-of-maximilian-i-the-great-triumphal-ca--c3101b959fdb629d-w320.webp)
The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Triumphal Car) [plate 4 of 8]![The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Triumphal Car) [plate 2 of 8], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--the-triumphal-chariot-of-maximilian-i-the-great-triumphal-ca--7466f3f42f71a1a4-w320.webp)
The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Triumphal Car) [plate 2 of 8]![The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Triumphal Car) [plate 3 of 8], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--the-triumphal-chariot-of-maximilian-i-the-great-triumphal-ca--2a87fc011039500b-w320.webp)
The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Triumphal Car) [plate 3 of 8]