Medallion with Portraits of the Emperors Maximilian I, Charles V, and Ferdinand I
dated 1536 | Veit Kels
During their lifetime various types of portraits in different media depicting the imperial brothers Charles V and Ferdinand I were disseminated throughout Europe. A portrait popularized the sovereign’s features, served as a reminder of him, and even represented him when he was absent. The emphasis on family connections with predecessors – such as their grandfather Emperor Maximilian I – and descendants signalled the continuity of the dynasty’s power and legitimacy.
During their lifetime various types of portraits in different media depicting the imperial brothers Charles V and Ferdinand I were disseminated throughout Europe. A portrait popularized the sovereign’s features, served as a reminder of him, and even represented him when he was absent. The emphasis on family connections with predecessors – such as their grandfather Emperor Maximilian I – and descendants signalled the continuity of the dynasty’s power and legitimacy.
Depiction/Person:
Maximilian I. (1477-1519), seit 1493 deutscher König, 1508 Kaiser (1459 - 1519) DNB
Time:
dated 1536
Object Name
Medallion; Relief
Culture
Augsburg
Material/technology:
Boxwood, brass
Dimensions:
4,6 cm
Inscribed
"MAXIMILIANVS CAROLVS FERDINANDVS MDXXXVI."
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer
Invs.
Kunstkammer, 4242
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