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The Great Triumphal Car of Emperor Maximilian

Albrecht Dürer

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a detailed black and white drawing of a large ornate chariot. The chariot has four wheels with intricate designs and is decorated with various figures and symbols. The chariot is drawn by two large wheels with detailed carvings. The left wheel features a prominent eagle. The right wheel shows a lion. The chariot itself is adorned with many people, including a central figure in a long dress. Several other figures are positioned around the chariot. There are several labels and inscriptions throughout the image, written in Latin. The background of the image is a light-brown color, resembling aged paper.

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900 × 644 px
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