{"product_id":"emperor-maximilian-i-albrecht-durer","title":"Emperor Maximilian I - Albrecht Dürer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed portrait of Emperor Maximilian I by Albrecht Dürer, capturing the monarch in his final year with characteristic Northern Renaissance realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait of Emperor Maximilian I, executed by Albrecht Dürer in 1519, captures the Holy Roman Emperor in his final year. The work is a prime example of Dürer's mastery in oil painting, demonstrating his ability to render textures with precision. The Emperor is depicted in profile, a convention often used to convey authority and nobility. He wears a dark, wide-brimmed hat adorned with a medallion and a heavy fur-lined cloak that suggests his status and the cold climate of the imperial court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his right hand, Maximilian holds a pomegranate, a symbol frequently associated with the resurrection and the unity of the Church. The background is a flat, uniform green, which serves to isolate the figure and draw attention to his facial features and the Latin inscription above. This text, written in Roman capitals, details the Emperor's titles and virtues, reflecting the humanist interests of the period. Dürer's signature, the famous AD monogram, is visible on the right side, alongside the date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is notable for its psychological depth. Dürer does not idealise the subject; instead, he presents the aged monarch with a sense of realism, showing the lines of his face and the weight of his years. The contrast between the soft, luxurious fur and the firm, weathered skin of the Emperor demonstrates Dürer's technical skill. This portrait remains a significant record of the Habsburg dynasty, documenting the appearance of one of the most influential figures in European history at the close of his life. The composition is balanced and restrained, typical of Dürer's mature style, where every element serves to define the character and station of the sitter without unnecessary ornamentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-a-man-with-a-rosary-lucas-cranach-the-elder\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of a Man with a Rosary by Lucas Cranach the Elder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-katharina-merian-hans-brosamer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Katharina Merian by Hans Brosamer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/albrecht-durer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAlbrecht Dürer prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Albrecht Dürer","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475174687055,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475179438415,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475179471183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475179503951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475179536719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475179569487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475179602255,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475179635023,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475179667791,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475179700559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475179733327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475179766095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Emperor-Maximilian-I_Poster_CompositorV1_1794410509529.jpg?v=1794446643","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/emperor-maximilian-i-albrecht-durer","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}