Imperial Splendor: Emperor Maximilian on Parade, 1847

The image depicts a man identified as a "Gentilhomme de la cour de Sigismond, empereur d'Allemagne," which translates to "Gentleman of the court of Sigismund, Emperor of Germany." This individual is portrayed in a profile stance, dressed in attire that is indicative of the high-status courtiers during the time of Emperor Sigismund, who reigned in the early 15th century. He is wearing a turban-like headgear, which reflects the influence of Eastern fashion on European court attire, possibly due to the Ottoman influence or the general exchange of culture during the Crusades and subsequent interactions. His doublet is richly patterned and he has puffed sleeves in red, which were fashionable among the nobility during the period. The garment is accented with a decorative belt that holds what appears to be a purse or a pouch. He also sports tight blue hose and pointed shoes, which complete the ensemble typical of a nobleman or a high-ranking court official in the Holy Roman Empire. Egg whites can be applied as a varnish over pigments to enhance their brightness and to protect the colors. This application could make the colors appear more vivid and also add a slight glossy sheen to the surface of the image. Egg yolk, on the other hand, was commonly used as a binding agent in paint. It forms the basis of tempera paint, a medium that was widely used before the advent of oil painting. Egg yolk helps to create a durable and long-lasting color that adheres well to various surfaces. In the context of the print from 1847, it's less likely that egg whites or yolks were used directly on the print, as by that time, commercial printing processes would have been more advanced and less reliant on such manual methods. However, if this print is a representation of an earlier style or is meant to mimic the appearance of hand-painted manuscripts...

Title: "Imperial Majesty: Emperor Frederick III in 'Costume du Moyen Âge'" Description: This lithograph from the "Costume du Moyen Âge" collection, printed in 1847, depicts Emperor ...

Antique print titled 'Maximiliaan'. Original print of Maximilian I. This print originates from 'De Graaven van Holland' by Pieter Langendijk. Published by...

Title: "Ecclesiastical Splendor: The Archbishop's Regalia in 'Costume du Moyen Âge'" Description: This historically rich lithograph from the 1847 edition of "Costume du Moyen Âge" d...

This is an illustration of a soldier from Venice, known as a "Soldat Vénitien." The image is likely from a historical or military costume book, detailing the dress and equipment of v...

Title: "Imperial Dignity: A Roman Senator's Garb in 'Costume du Moyen Âge'" Description: This lithograph, part of the 1847 "Costume du Moyen Âge" collection, depicts a Roman senator...

ST/728-2. Engraving of Maximilian I°, Roman emperor, from the original engravings "The triumph of Maximilian " of the 16th and 17th centuries by Albrecht Altdorfer (Landshut 1480- R...

ST/728-1 . Engraving of Maximilian I°, beginning 1930, from the original engravings of the 16th and 17th centuries. "Mounted knights in armour in a procession " by Albrecht Altdorfe...

ST/728 /3 - Engraving of Maximilian I° - Procession (noy better specified) - from the original engravings of the 16th and 17th centuries by Albrecht Altdorfer - Germany (Landshut 1...

The Betrothal of Mary of Burgundy from the Triumphal Arch of Emperor Maximilian I Emperor Maximilian and Mary Im Krieg so Er im Geldern führt , Dabey Mann noch fein Mammheit spürt Manchritterliches Blut vergoßz / Wie wols sein Wiederthcyl verdroß / Doch macht Er sie ... 231mm × w 151mm Bartsch 138; Meder 251; The Metropolitan Museum of Art dates this woodcut to 1515. Production of the Arch of Honor was essentially completed by 1515 but was delayed in release while Maximilian ordered his court historians to add further research into his purported early ancestry. Only a small number of proofs were completed before the emperor’s death, so most of the early printings of complete sets of the Arch were only made and distributed by his grandson Ferdinand I in 1526. Another edition appeared from the Habsburgs in 1559. Woodcut by Albrecht Durer...

Brent Heighton has been painting for over 42 years full time. After college Brent began a brief career in the commercial art field. Not satisfied with the deadlines, the rush jobs, a...

Su Xiaobai "Imperial Academy 1" Etching, aquatint, carborundum and collagraph, 2018 Edition 40 Measures: 64 x 59.5 cm.   Number of Edition might be different as we have more ...