Emperor Maximilian I
1513
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1513
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows two armored men in a grand, empty room with arched doorways. One stands tall, holding a sword and a shield with a cross on it. The other kneels, also in heavy armor, looking up. Both wear detailed helmets and ornate clothing underneath. The background has fancy carvings and Latin words at the top. The artist used two wood blocks to print this in green and black, creating deep shadows and light areas. This trick makes the figures look almost three-dimensional. Look up woodcut to see how this printing method works.
