Emperor Maximilian I: The Adventures of the Knight Theuerdank [New in Publisher’s shipping box]

Füssel, Stephan; Theuerdank (illustration). Emperor Maximilian I: The Adventures of the Knight Theuerdank [New in Publisher’s shipping box]. Cologne, Germany: Taschen, 2003. Facsimile edition. Folio (9½” x 13½”), 668 pp. New publisher’s original slipcase.

A fascinating exploration of one of the most significant works of the Renaissance: the Theuerdank, a chivalric romance commissioned by Emperor Maximilian I. Combining both historical and literary analysis, the book examines the adventurous tale of the knight Theuerdank, which was designed as a form of propaganda to highlight Maximilian’s virtues and achievements. Richly illustrated with imagery from the original manuscript, it provides insight into the emperor’s reign and the cultural context of his time, while also exploring the symbolism and artistic mastery behind the Theuerdank illustrations. New in publisher’s shipping box. Hardcover. (54605) $60