Maximilian, Duke of Austria, on Horseback

Primary Master of the Strassburg Chronicle

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a figure riding a horse. The person is in a seated position atop the horse, which is rearing up on its hind legs. The rider has long, curly hair that flows outward from their head. They wear armor and a plumed helmet. In their hand, they hold a sword poised upwards. Surrounding the rider are heraldic shields featuring different coat of arms. The background is filled with decorative heraldry, text, and emblematic designs. The horse's harness is elaborately decorated.