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Ferdinand I / Hre / & Wife
FERDINAND I Holy Roman Emperor and Archduke of Austria, with his wife Date: 1503 - 1564
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1503 1564 Archduke Austria Cushions Ferdinand Symmetry
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This exquisite print captures the regal elegance and grandeur of Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor and Archduke of Austria, and his wife, date unknown, but believed to have been created around the year 1503, when Ferdinand ascended to the throne. The image showcases the power and sophistication of the Habsburg dynasty, which ruled over a vast territory that included Austria, Bohemia, Hungary, and the Spanish Netherlands, among other lands. Ferdinand is depicted in the center, wearing a richly embroidered robe and a tall, conical hat, the symbol of his imperial status. His wife, dressed in an intricately decorated gown and a tall, ermine-trimmed hat, sits beside him on a plush, velvet-covered chair, her hands demurely folded in her lap. The symmetry of their poses and the harmonious arrangement of the cushions and decorative elements in the room underscore the order and stability of the Habsburg realm. Ferdinand I was a key figure in European history, playing a pivotal role in the Counter-Reformation and the defense of the Holy Roman Empire against Ottoman and Turkish invasions. His reign marked a period of cultural and artistic flourishing, as well as political and military success. This print offers a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of the Habsburg court, as well as the power and authority of the Holy Roman Emperor and his consort. The intricate details of the clothing, the rich colors, and the meticulous attention to symmetry and balance all serve to transport us back in time, offering a window into the world of the Habsburgs and the European courts of the late Middle Ages and Renaissance.
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