Artwork
Maximilian, Duke of Austria, on Horseback
Maximilian, Duke of Austria, on Horseback is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Primary Master of the Strassburg Chronicle. It dates from 1492 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
A drawing created in 1492 by the Primary Master of the Strassburg Chronicle, depicting a mounted nobleman.
Subject & Meaning
The work shows Maximilian, Duke of Austria, riding a rearing horse, dressed in armor and wielding a sword, conveying confidence and authority.
Technique & Style
Executed in pen and black ink over black chalk on ruled laid paper, the drawing showcases intricate detail and texture, characteristic of Renaissance art's focus on realism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Primary Master of the Strassburg Chronicle
Primary Master of the Strassburg Chronicle (1492–1493) was an artist.
