Portrait of Maximilian I by Bernhard Strigel (1496)

Bernhard Strigel's portrait of Maximilian I, painted in 1496, captures the Holy Roman Emperor in a formal and powerful representation of late 15th-century imperial authority. Executed in oil and tempera on a wood panel, the painting presents Maximilian in full armor, adorned with a detailed crown, and holding a scepter, all of which symbolize his high status and might. The meticulous attention to detail in the armor and crown is indicative of the wealth and prestige of the imperial court during this period.