The First Flemish Rebellion; The Campaign Against Liège; The Coronation of Maximilian; The Second Flemish Rebellion; The Alliance Between Philip I of Castile and Henry VII; The Victory Against France, from the Arch of Honor, proof, dated 1515, printed 1517-18 1515
hansspringinklee
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Hans Springinklee's woodcut print *The First Flemish Rebellion; The Campaign Against Liège; The Coronation of Maximilian; The Second Flemish Rebellion; The Alliance Between Philip I of Castile and Henry VII; The Victory Against France, from the Arch of Honor* (1515) depicts six scenes from the life of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor. The artist is known for his detailed, yet intricate woodcuts, as seen here with the scenes of battles, coronations, and alliances, each filled with minute details of soldiers, flags, and crowds. The work was created as part of a series of prints celebrating Maximilian's reign, and the artist's use of rich textures and dramatic composition serves to communicate the grandeur and complexity of the events depicted.
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