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Portrait of Emperor Sigismund (1369-1437), 1511-1512. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
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Portrait of Emperor Sigismund (1369-1437), 1511-1512. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Portrait of Emperor Sigismund (1369-1437), 1511-1512. Found in the Collection of the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg
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Albrecht 1471 1528 Durer Emperor Sigismund Germanisches Nationalmuseum Holy Roman Emperor Nuremberg Sigismund Sigismund Of Brandenburg Sigismund Of Luxemburg Tempera And Oil On Wood
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This exquisite portrait, created between 1511 and 1512, depicts Emperor Sigismund of Luxemburg (1369-1437), also known as Sigismund of Luxemburg-Lusatia and Sigismund of Brandenburg. The portrait was masterfully painted by the renowned German artist Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528), a leading figure of the Northern Renaissance. Emperor Sigismund ruled the Holy Roman Empire from 1433 until his death in 1437. He was the last male member of the Luxemburg dynasty and the last emperor to be crowned by the Pope. Sigismund's reign was marked by political instability and conflicts with various European powers, including the Hussites in Bohemia and the Ottoman Empire. Dürer's portrait of Sigismund is a testament to the artist's exceptional skill in capturing the essence of his subject. The painting is executed in tempera and oil on wood and measures approximately 29.5 x 21.5 cm. The emperor is depicted in three-quarter view, wearing a richly decorated robe and holding a scepter in his right hand. His face is characterized by a strong jawline, piercing gaze, and a furrowed brow, conveying a sense of wisdom and determination. The portrait is currently housed in the Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg, Germany, a leading institution for the preservation and study of German art and cultural history. The museum's collection includes over 1 million objects, spanning from prehistory to the present day. This portrait of Emperor Sigismund is a prized addition to the museum's holdings, reflecting the rich artistic and historical heritage of Germany during the Renaissance period.
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