Maximilian Makes Peace with Henry VII
1525
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1525
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white drawing shows a group of men in armor and robes, standing in a line. One man kneels in front of a seated figure holding a globe and orb—symbols of power. The men on the right wear helmets and carry spears, while the ones on the left hold staffs or books. The background has a building and decorative borders with swirls and flowers. The kneeling man appears to be handing something to the seated figure, who looks like a king or ruler. The globe and orb suggest this scene is about authority or a treaty. If you like this kind of historical scene, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more works like this.
