Basil (Basilius), Grand Duke of Russia 1547

This woodcut print by German artist Augustin Hirschvogel portrays Basil (Basilius), Grand Duke of Russia, in profile seated on a throne with his coat of arms behind him. The detailed lines of the engraving highlight the ornate detail of the throne, Basil's clothing, and his coat of arms, which includes a man riding a seahorse. The print was created in 1547 and is an example of Renaissance art.