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title: Maximilian I von Hapsburg Presented to Jesus
author: Hans Springinklee
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22297/maximilian-i-von-hapsburg-presented-to-jesus/
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updated: 2026-10-28
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# Maximilian I von Hapsburg Presented to Jesus

_Authored by Hans Springinklee_

## Image File

[![Maximilian I von Hapsburg Presented to Jesus](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/22297.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/22297.jpg)

## Image Caption

Maximilian I von Hapsburg Presented to [Jesus](https://www.worldhistory.org/Jesus_Christ/), print illustration by Hans Springinklee, 1519.

Holy [Roman Emperor](https://www.worldhistory.org/Roman_Emperor/) Maximilian I von Hapsburg is depicted here kneeling in the center before Jesus. He is surrounded by his patron saints and iconography of imperial and catholic authority.

The British Museum, London

## Cite This Work

### APA
Springinklee, H. (2026, October 28). Maximilian I von Hapsburg Presented to Jesus. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22297/maximilian-i-von-hapsburg-presented-to-jesus/>
### Chicago
Springinklee, Hans. "Maximilian I von Hapsburg Presented to Jesus." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 28, 2026. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22297/maximilian-i-von-hapsburg-presented-to-jesus/>.
### MLA
Springinklee, Hans. "Maximilian I von Hapsburg Presented to Jesus." *World History Encyclopedia*, 28 Oct 2026, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22297/maximilian-i-von-hapsburg-presented-to-jesus/>.

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