Ceremonial Armor of Charles V Austrian (Innsbruck) and German (Augsburg), ca. 1512–14 Conrad Seusenhofer (first recorded 1500, died 1517) Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Imperial Armoury Photo: Bruce M. White, 2019
Museums & GalleriesUpper East Side

The Last Knight: The Art, Armor, and Ambition of Maximilian I

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Description

This exhibit, marking the 500th anniversary of the death of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I, includes more than 180 objects— drawings, prints, paintings, tapestries, stained glass—that show how this European ruler used armor to pursue his ambitions and influence the politics of the time.

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Location

The Met

Fifth Ave. at 82nd St. Manhattan, NY, 10028

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Type
Culture & History
Museums
International Collections
Accessibility
Large Print
Braille
Open and/or Closed Captioned
Assistive Listening System
Sign Language Interpretation
Wheelchair Accessible
Adaptive Activities
Audio Description
Neurodiverse Programming
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