Emperor Maximilian I in the Guise of Saint George

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a man in fancy armor, holding a spear in one hand and a sword in the other. His face is turned slightly away, and he wears a hat with a feather. The background has a cloudy sky and some faint shapes, like a dragon curled up behind him. His clothes are detailed with patterns and jewels. The artist used a method that lets ink sink into the metal plate twice, creating extra depth in the lines. This was a way to make the print look richer. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how this technique works.