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The Great Triumphal Car of Emperor Maximilian

Albrecht Dürer

Cleveland Museum of Art

An ornate, old-fashioned illustration depicting a chariot pulled by two decorated horses. The chariot has two female figures standing on it, both wearing classical clothing. One, labeled 'Moderatio', holds a helmet and reins; the other, labeled 'Alacrityas', holds a wreath. The chariot is highly decorated with patterns and designs. The background includes text in Latin, suggesting it is an illustration from an old book. The illustration style is detailed and intricate, characteristic of Albrecht Dürer's work. The scene shows movement, with the horses and chariot appearing to be in motion.

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900 × 725 px
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