The Triumphal Chariot of Maximilian I (The Great Triumphal Car) [plate 6 of 8]

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring a chariot scene with classical figures and horses. Two figures are guiding a decorated chariot pulled by two ornate horses. Latin text is above the scene, along with decorative scrollwork labeling the figures as "Acrimonia" and "Virilitas." The drawing is highly detailed with a classical style highlighting the elegance of the horses and the dynamic poses of their guides. The horses are adorned with armor-like coverings and intricate patterns, while the figures wear flowing garments reminiscent of classical Greco-Roman styles. The use of lines and shading provides texture and depth to the scene.