Maximilian as Founder and Protector of the Order of St. George; and Maximilian and the Knights of St. George Vowing a Crusade Against the Turks; with Portraits of Emperors and Kings (Maximilian's Forerunners), from the Arch of Honor, proof, dated 1515, printed 1517-18 1515

Albrecht Altdorfer's "Maximilian as Founder and Protector of the Order of St. George" is a woodcut print that was originally created as a proof in 1515. It is a highly detailed and intricate design that celebrates Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I as the founder and protector of the Order of Saint George. The work depicts a variety of scenes and figures, including Maximilian himself, knights, saints, and historical figures. Altdorfer's masterful use of line and detail make this woodcut a fine example of German Renaissance art, and one of the most significant works in the artist's oeuvre.