Kaiser Sigmund

1483 or before

German 15th Century

Associated Names
German 15th Century

Artist

The image shows a regal figure seated on a throne. The person holds a sword and a golden orb with a cross on top. The bearded figure wears a crown, pink robe, and blue clothing. The throne is decorated, with a green backdrop. Two heraldic shields are displayed with black eagles on yellow backgrounds. A small dog is on the floor, and the background includes the throne backdrop and heraldic symbols. The upper part shows old script.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored woodcut on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 22.6 x 13.9 cm (8 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.9.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frierich August II [1797-1854] (Lugt 971); (James Bergquist, New York); purchased by NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across top printed in black: Der aller durch leüchtigelt künig Sigmund / romischer künig zu unger behem dalmacia / romisch reich Croacia herz zu lürzelburg kepfertum(?); extensive inscription in brown ink on verso

Markings

recto: Friedrich August II (Lugt 971)

Wikidata ID

Q75394958

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