Archduke Maximilian III
1st quarter 17th c. | Hubert Gerhard
The house of Habsburg erected only a single public equestrian statue during the 17th century, in Innsbruck. Statuettes, however, were created in greater numbers and series, showing various family members as armoured field commanders. Their heads could be exchanged. The fame of individual personalities was thus only somewhat important: the military achievements of the dynasty were far more central.
The house of Habsburg erected only a single public equestrian statue during the 17th century, in Innsbruck. Statuettes, however, were created in greater numbers and series, showing various family members as armoured field commanders. Their heads could be exchanged. The fame of individual personalities was thus only somewhat important: the military achievements of the dynasty were far more central.
Artist:
Hubert Gerhard (um 1545/50 s'Hertogenbosch - 1620 München) DNB
Time:
1st quarter 17th c.
Object Name
bust; bronze sculpture
Culture
Innsbruck
Material/technology:
Gilded bronze
Dimensions:
H. 14,6 cm
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer
Invs.
Kunstkammer, 5793