Emperor Maximilian I

published 1602

William Rogers

Associated Names
William Rogers

Artist, English, born c. 1589/1604

The image shows a man standing in a dignified pose. He is turned slightly to his right, with his head looking to the side, offering a profile view of his face. He has sharp features and medium-length wavy hair under an intricate hat. He wears elaborate robes with ornate patterns and decorations, suggesting high status or royalty. His attire includes a richly adorned cloak, embroidered with a large, decorative collar. He holds a scepter or staff in his right hand, with the left hand resting on the edge of his cloak. The background features architectural elements like columns and an archway, framing the figure against a mountainous landscape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25.7 × 16.4 cm (10 1/8 × 6 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.877


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65369098

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