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The Betrothal of Maximilian with Mary of Burgundy

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two full-length figures facing each other. On the left, a person stands wearing ornate armor, including a detailed chest piece and segmented plate skirt, with a crown on their head and long hair visible. On the right, another person stands holding a shield with intricate heraldic designs, dressed in elegantly patterned robes, also crowned, with shorter hair visible. The background is richly decorated with floral and geometric motifs, in a regal room with a checkered floor and ornate detailing.

Artwork Details

Date
1511
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
3576 × 3936 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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