The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Triumphal Car) [plate 5 of 8]

1523 (Latin ed.)

Albrecht Dürer

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Albrecht Dürer

Artist, German, 1471 - 1528

This is a drawing of a chariot being pulled by two horses. The linework depicts a scene with classical motifs. Two horses are in motion, adorned with ornate harnesses. The horses are pulling a chariot, not fully visible. Above the horses are decorative curls and Latin texts labeling different aspects, such as "Fortitudo" (Strength) and "Velocitas" (Swiftness). The art style is reminiscent of Albrecht Dürer's woodcuts and engravings, emphasizing fine linework and classical allegories.

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Bibliography

1932

  • Meder, Joseph. Dürer-Katalog; ein Handbuch über Albrecht Dürers Stiche, Radierungen, Holzschnitte, deren Zustände, Ausgaben und Wasserzeichen. Vienna: Verlag Gilhofer und Ranschburg, 1932. Reprint. New York: Da Capo Press, 1971.

2001

  • Schoch, Rainer, Mattihas Mende, and Anna Scherbaum. Albrecht Dürer: Das druckgraphische Werk. Munich, 2001: vol. 2: no. 257.

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Q65564475

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