The Campaign of the Emperor Maximilian
Medium
Stained glass
Dimensions
Diameter: 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
Classification
Glass-Stained
Culture
German, probably Nuremberg
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession Number
25.135.170
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite stained glass roundel, *The Campaign of the Emperor Maximilian* (1515), crafted by Jörg Breu the Elder—a prominent Augsburg painter known for his detailed woodcuts and designs—and Hans Knoder, showcases the collaborative artistry of early 16th-century German workshops, likely from Nuremberg. Measuring just 10½ inches in diameter, this intimate piece captures a dynamic scene of military prowess, featuring men with flags and early firearms, evoking the emperor's triumphant campaigns. Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I (r. 1508–1519) was a master of self-propaganda, commissioning wor...