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DÜRER, Albrecht: Triumphal Chariot (7/8)

🖼 Triumphal Chariot (7/8), 1522
Woodcuts, mounted in pairs, 7/8:
413 × 626 cm
Karlsruhe, Germany

Intricate woodcut depicts Emperor Maximilian I enthroned in ornate chariot, surrounded by allegorical figures and elaborate Gothic architectural detail rendered with precise linear technique. This monumental print celebrates imperial power and Renaissance humanism, showcasing Dürer's mastery of the woodblock medium at its technical peak.

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