Emperor Maximilian I on Horseback — Hans Burgkmair | DiscoverArt

Emperor Maximilian I on Horseback

1518

Woodcut; seventh state of seven (Hollstein)

32.3 × 22.7 cm (12.7 × 8.9 in)

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