Emperor Maximilian I
Relief
early 16th century (made)
early 16th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This relief representing the head of man was made in the early 16th century South Germany. The man depicted is probably Emperor Maximilian I.
Object details
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| Title | Emperor Maximilian I (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved mother of pearl in a silver gilt mount |
| Brief description | Carved mother of pearl relief depicting the head of a man perhaps Emperor Maximilian I, South Germany, early 16th century |
| Physical description | Carved mother of pearl relief depicting the head of a man in a silver gilt mount, probably the Emperor Maximilian I. The profile of a clean-shaven middle-aged man faces the right. His hair falls long and straight over his ears, and he wears a cap with low crown and turned up brim, and a coat with a furred collar. His shirt is pleated and round his neck hangs the Order of the Golden Fleece on a plain chain. On the right a defaced inscription, on the left behind the head a crowned double eagle. The relief is convex, cap, coat and hair being composed of the outer part of the shell are stained a dark greenish brown. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr T. Whitcombe Green |
| Historical context | The portrait resembles a painting of Emperor Maximilian I by Ambrogio Breda painted in 1502. |
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| Summary | This relief representing the head of man was made in the early 16th century South Germany. The man depicted is probably Emperor Maximilian I. |
| Bibliographic reference | Cf. von Baldass. In: Vienna Jahrbuch. XXXI. 1913. p. 261. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.84-1929 |
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| Record created | November 26, 2004 |
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