Antique 1807 Engraving of Maximilian I – Holy Roman Emperor

A refined antique copperplate engraving of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor from 1493 to 1519, celebrated for his administrative reforms and dynastic vision that helped shape European power politics. This portrait was published in London on December 1st, 1807 by J. Wilkes and engraved by J. Chapman.
Maximilian is depicted in a distinctive soft cap and richly embroidered robes, looking contemplatively to the left. Beneath the portrait is a cartouche featuring heraldic symbols including a crown, scepter, and open book—evoking themes of learning, governance, and imperial authority.
Maximilian was a key figure in the rise of the Habsburg dynasty, promoting the arts and founding key institutions of the early modern state.
Size 11x16 cm