Emperor Maximillian I 1520

Lucas van Leyden's 1520 engraving *Emperor Maximilian I* portrays the Holy Roman Emperor in a detailed and realistic manner. A prominent figure in Northern Renaissance art, van Leyden utilized the technique of engraving to depict Maximillian in a dignified pose, wearing elaborate attire and a wide-brimmed hat. The work's intricate details and subtle shading demonstrate van Leyden's mastery of the medium and his dedication to capturing the sitter's likeness. The engraving is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.