1516
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charlemagne, Arthur and Godfrey is a 1516 ink by Hans Burgkmair the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a woodcut print of three men in armor, each holding a sword and shield. The man on the left wears a crown and holds a long sword, while the man in the middle has a shorter sword and a shield with a cross. The man on the right has a sword and a shield with a fleur-de-lis. The men are standing in a field, with trees and hills visible in the background. The print is done in black ink on a beige background, with intricate details and textures visible in the armor and clothing. The level of detail and craftsmanship in this print suggests that it was created by a skilled artist. If you're interested in learning more about the techniques used to create this piece, you might want to look into the art of woodcut printing.
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
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