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Prints made by Jörg Breu the Elder of

The Entry of Emperor Charles V into Augsburg, 1530

Six horsemen A general and a herald Four noblemen Burgundian trumpeter Nine noblemen King Ferdinand, Emperor Charles V, Count Palatine Frederick and the papal legate Campeggio Three youthful horsemen Ten Hungarian lancers
Source: British Museum

Curator's comments
Part of a series of ten blocks, of which 8 are in the BM collection. The first three (CD.II.117.11-13) late impressions, the rest early. Throughout the series borderline at the bottom only. The sheet squared for transfer.



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