Maximilianus II
1604
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1604
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a man on horseback in a regal pose. He's wearing intricate armor and the horse has a fancy plume. The artist added an architectural backdrop to show the man's importance. The details of the armor and the plume are very intricate, which suggests the artist put a lot of work into this piece. This attention to detail makes the artwork interesting. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Passe I, Crispijn van de.
