Ehrenpforte (The Triumphal Arch of Maximilian I) Possibly 1515 - 1799
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print, etching, woodcut
architectural sketch
landscape illustration sketch
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mechanical pen drawing
etching
book
sketch book
etching
sketchwork
pen-ink sketch
woodcut
pen work
architecture drawing
storyboard and sketchbook work
Albrecht Dürer's "Ehrenpforte" is a monumental woodcut depicting a triumphal arch in honor of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I. The intricate design, filled with scenes from the emperor's life and biblical imagery, showcases Dürer's mastery of detail and perspective. The arch, a symbol of power and glory, serves as a testament to Maximilian's reign and the artist's skill in rendering architectural grandeur. Created in the early 16th century, "Ehrenpforte" exemplifies the Northern Renaissance's fascination with the human figure, detailed imagery, and the celebration of the individual.
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The Triumphal Arch of Maximilian I is a landmark in the history of printmaking and an impressive early example of propaganda. At the time of its initial publication, The Triumphal Arch was the largest print that had ever been completed. Though Maximilian I was not rich enough to complete major architectural monuments, he had the vision to realize the influence of a printed equivalent that could assert his right to rule as well as his ability to do so. Fully assembled, the print measures more than eleven feet tall by nine feet wide. With this acquisition, Mia will have acquired in a remarkably short span of time the three great giant woodcuts of the Renaissance: Jacopo de’ Barbari’s View of Venice, Titan’s Red Sea, and Dürer’s Triumphal Arch.
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