[from 'The Triumph of Maximilian I']
Collection:CSM Museum & Study Collection
Date: c.1512 - 1519
Maker: Hans Burgkmair
Printer: Hans Burgkmair
Dimensions:
Image: 385 x 372 mm (38.5 x 37.2 cm)
Sheet: 385 x 555 mm (38.5 x 55.5 cm)
Medium: Black printing ink on laid paper
Object number: P.111
DescriptionCompanion piece (or corresponding page) is P.98. This print, page or number 25 in the series, depicts the oxen or 'Wisend' that are drawing the choral cart in P.98. The word 'Wisend' has been cut as part of the print and literally translated means European Bison; they are decorated with ornamented bridalwear, saddles etc. They also wear laurels, as does the small boy riding the one on the left. The boy bears a standard which is blank (the standard would have included the verses from Treitszaurwein's commentary, but the prints remained unfinished).The Emperor's specifications (according to Treitszaurwein) were incredibly detailed: "Again depict a similar small low car with plough wheels, drawn by two wisends. A small boy shall drive them and bear the Kappellmeister's verse. On the car (P.98) should be the choir, and also cornet players and trombonists arranged in good order. Herr Jorg Slakany (Bishop of Vienna) shall be Kappellmeister and his verse shall be as follows - How by the Emperor's instructions he arranged the choral singing most delightfully: With voices high and low conjoint / with harmony and counterpoint / by all the laws of music moved / my choir I constantly improved / But not alone through my content - / Give thanks to Royal Encouragement." This information obviously relates to P.98 as well. The Imperial watermark (the double headed eagle) is again visible.
