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Maximilian Presented by his Patron Saints to the Almighty, 1519 (woodcut)
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Maximilian Presented by his Patron Saints to the Almighty, 1519 (woodcut)
883042 Maximilian Presented by his Patron Saints to the Almighty, 1519 (woodcut) by Springinklee, Hans (c.1495-after 1522); 35.72x37.47 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: A memorial woodcut celebrating the passage of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian into eternal life. He is kneeling in front of Christ and in the presence of the Virgin and Child, surrounded by Habsburg family saints including Andrew, Barbara, George, Leopold, Maximilian and Sebastian. The Latin text below the woodcut describes his many titles and territories and his date of death, followed by laudatory verses. Despite its popular format, this print was likely distributed to members of the imperial court and other nobles in commemoration of the emperor, rather than being sold or posted.); eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Bequest of Herschel V. Jones; German, out of copyright
Media ID 23242012
© Minneapolis Institute of Art Bequest of Herschel V. Jones / Bridgeman Images
Authority Gathering Globus Cruciger Judge Judgement Kneel Memorial Monochrome Orb And Cross Plea
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This woodcut print, titled "Maximilian Presented by his Patron Saints to the Almighty" is a poignant memorial piece that commemorates the passage of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian into eternal life. Created in 1519 by Hans Springinklee, this print measures 35.72x37.47 cm and is housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts in Minnesota, USA. In this artwork, we witness Emperor Maximilian humbly kneeling before Christ while being surrounded by an array of Habsburg family saints including Andrew, Barbara, George, Leopold, Maximilian himself, and Sebastian. The presence of the Virgin and Child adds a sense of divine grace to the scene. The Latin text below provides details about Maximilian's numerous titles and territories as well as his date of death. Accompanying these facts are laudatory verses that pay tribute to his accomplishments during his reign. Despite its popular format as a woodcut print, it is believed that this particular artwork was not intended for sale or public display but rather distributed exclusively among members of the imperial court and other nobles close to Maximilian. It serves as a personal commemoration piece for those who held him dear. With its monochrome palette emphasizing contrasts between light and shadow, this powerful image captures both reverence for religious figures and admiration for an influential leader who has now passed on from earthly existence into eternity.
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