Cart with Horn Musicians, The Triumphal Procession of Emperor Maximilian I 1522

This woodcut, "Cart with Horn Musicians," is a detail from a larger series by Hans Burgkmair depicting the Triumphal Procession of Emperor Maximilian I. Created in 1522, the print features a lavishly decorated cart pulled by a team of horses. Within the cart, a group of musicians, clad in ornate costumes, plays a variety of instruments. This intricate detail provides insight into the splendor of the procession and the importance of music in the Habsburg court. The woodcut, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Burgkmair's mastery of the medium and his ability to capture the grandeur of a historical event.