Maximilian Collection

The Hesse-Cassel and Greek royal families
The youngest daughters of Vicky, Princess Royal of Great Britain and Empress of Prussia, the Princesses Sophie and Margarete of Prussia with their husbands and children at Friedrichshof in 1904

Portrait of Maximilien de Robespierre (1758-94) (oil on canvas)
XIR21198 Portrait of Maximilien de Robespierre (1758-94) (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Siege of a medieval castle. Knights in armour, archers and soldiers on ladders storm a castle defended by soldiers throwing rocks and boiling oil

Archduke Maximilian receives the Mexican delegation
The reception of the Mexican delegation by Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian at Miramar castle, off the coast of Italy. The head of the delegation holds out a letter from Gutierrez de Estrada

WORLD WAR I POSTER. Subscribe to the Sixth War Loan. Austrian World War I poster by Maximilian Lenz, 1917

Maximilian I / Durer Ptg
MAXIMILIAN I

Maximilian I / Durer Eng
MAXIMILIAN I

Augsburg, Germany old town skyline towards Basilica of SS. Ulrich and Afra

Augsburg, Germany city skyline with the old domes of the renaissance styled city hall building

Maximilian Graf von Spee, German admiral, WW1
MAXIMILIAN JOHANNES MARIA HUBERT VON SPEE (GRAF) German admiral - he sank with his flagship Scharnhorst during the First World War. Date: 1861 - 1914

Prince Maximilian of Baden, c1890, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Prince Maximilian of Baden, c1890, (c1920). Portrait of Prince Max of Baden, who succeeded Count Hertling as German Chancellor, wearing military uniform and a helmet with an eagle on the top

Emperor Maximilian I, of Habsburg
3780377 Emperor Maximilian I, of Habsburg; (add.info.: Emperor Maximilian I, of Habsburg, Holy Roman Emperor, shown atop a horse which wears elaborately decorated caparison armour)

Maximilian, Emperor of Mexico, ca. 1864. Creator: Unknown
Maximilian, Emperor of Mexico, ca. 1864

The First Post Office (engraving)
2788239 The First Post Office (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Post Office)

A Precedent for this Book, 1516 AD (engraving)
2788238 A Precedent for this Book, 1516 AD (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Precedent for this Book, 1516 AD)

Table Cutlery introduced (engraving)
2788237 Table Cutlery introduced (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Table Cutlery introduced)

Maximilian Levy, Chris Hoy, Simon Van Velthooven & Teun Mulder Germany, Great Britain, Holland & New Zealand London 2012 Olympic Games, Cycling, Mens Keirin Stratford, London

Jason Kenny, Chris Hoy & Maximilian Levy Mens Sprint Final Mens Sprint Final Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 19 August 2008 Date: 19 August 2008

Combination Hunting Dagger and Double-Barrel Percussion Pistol... of Emperor Maximilian
Combination Hunting Dagger and Double-Barrel Percussion Pistol, Sheath, and Belt of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, Paris, 1864/67

Mounted knights in armour in a procession, 15thC tournament
Mounted knights in armour in a procession during a tournament for Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I at the Castle of Luxembourg, 15th century

Tomb of Saxon leader Widukind, died 785
Tomb of Widukind, died 785. Leader of the Saxons and chief opponent of the Frankish king Charlemagne during the Saxon Wars. Sepolcro di Vitichindo

Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II, 1527-1576. Maximilianus II, Austriacus, King of Bohemia, King of Germany, King of Hungary and Croatia

Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I, 1503-1564. Ferdinandus Austriacus, King of Bohemia, Hungary, Croatia. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy

Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I, 1459-1519. Maximilianus Austriacus.. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697

Maximilien I (engraving)
670448 Maximilien I (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maximilien I. Illustration for Les Francaises Illustres by Gustave Demoulin (Hachette, 1889)

Encampment of the Travellers on the Missouri, plate 23 from Volume 1 of
STC101379 Encampment of the Travellers on the Missouri, plate 23 from Volume 1 of Travels in the Interior of North America, engraved by John Outhwaite, 1843 (aquatint) by Bodmer

Medieval knights in a pitched battle. Lines of cavalry charging on an open field. From Hans Burgkmairs Triomphe de l Empereur Maximilian I, 1526

Knights performing the Torch Dance (Fackeltanz). They wear plumed helmets, face masks and short jackets with ribbons from the shoulder. From Hans Burgkmairs Triomphe de l Empereur Maximilian I, 1526

Wieds hummingbird, Ornismya wiedii
Wieds or Neuwieds hummingbird, Trochilus cyanogenys or Ornismya wiedii. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons Natural History

Margay, Leopardus wiedii catenata. Threatened
Margay, Leopardus wiedii catenata (linked ocelot, Felis catenata). Threatened. Named after Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied. Illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith

Margay, Leopardus wiedii (Felis macrourus). Named after Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Griffith, Harriet or Edward

Mary Duchess of Burgundy, Marie de Bourgogne, wife to Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I 1457-1482. Handcoloured lithograph after a painting in the school of Jan Van Eyck from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka

Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor 1459-1519
Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor of Germany, Archiduc d Austriche 1459-1519. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Body of Maximilian back in Austria 1868
Maximilians resting place in the Imperial Crypt in Vienna, moved there after being embalmed and displayed in Mexico for a year. A monk stands by the coffin decorated in wreaths and sashes

The Friends of Maximilian
Portraits of the friends and collaborators of the Emperor Maximilian of Mexico (left to right). Vidauri, the Minister of War. Benito Juaraez Mejia, Miramon, and Mendez

Maximilians Suite
The component people that made up Archduke Maximilian and Archduchess Charlottes suite (Left to Right). Knight Kuhachevich, Treasurer. Count Francois Zichy, Master of Ceremonies

Emperor and Empress of Mexico at Vera Cruz
Emperor Maximilian and Empress Charlotte of Mexico visit Vera Cruz in a procession leading under the arc de triomphe in the parade square. The procession is lined by soldiers. Date: 1864

The Embarkation of Emperor Maximilian
The embarkation of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico on board the Austrian war-frigate Novara at Miramar. Two large ships wait at the port, with men lining the mastpoles

Maximilian visits Rome en route for Mexico
Maximilian and Charlotte visit Rome en route for Mexico as Emperor and Empress of Mexico. Two carriages move forward between two lines of soldiers barring the crowds of people from moving forwards

The Arrival of Maximilian at Gibraltar
As Maximilians ship passes on his way to Veracruz to become Emperor of Mexico, the English garrison at Gibraltar fires a salute under the orders of Queen Victoria to celebrate. Date: 1864

Henry VIII in military armor on horseback, with Lamboys, presented by the Emperor Maximilian to Henry VIII. Date: 16th century

Maximilian, King of Bavaria (engraving)
1096450 Maximilian, King of Bavaria (engraving) by Baugniet, Charles (1814-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maximilian, King of Bavaria)

Emperor Maximilian, from Gotz von Berlichingen by Goethe (colour litho)
3626463 Emperor Maximilian, from Gotz von Berlichingen by Goethe (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor Maximilian)

Maximilien Ier, Empereur D Allemagne (engraving)
2787407 Maximilien Ier, Empereur D Allemagne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maximilien Ier, Empereur D Allemagne)

Maximilian von Trauttmansdorf (engraving)
741286 Maximilian von Trauttmansdorf (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maximilian von Trauttmansdorf (1584-1650)

Sketches on the Road to Vienna (engraving)
1105325 Sketches on the Road to Vienna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on the Road to Vienna)

A group of men stand below a ladder on which an artist works (colour litho)
959977 A group of men stand below a ladder on which an artist works (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maximilian held the ladder himself, saying)

The Night of the 8th and 9th Thermidor, 27th to 28th July 1794 (oil on canvas)
XIR26293 The Night of the 8th and 9th Thermidor, 27th to 28th July 1794 (oil on canvas) by Weerts, Jean Joseph (1847-1927); Musee d Art et d Industrie, Roubaix

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Maximilian, a name that resonates with power and nobility. From the Hesse-Cassel and Greek royal families to his portrayal in a captivating portrait by Maximilien de Robespierre, this figure has left an indelible mark on history. Intrigue surrounds Maximilian as we delve into his world. Imagine standing before the imposing walls of a medieval castle besieged by armies vying for control. A testament to his strategic prowess and determination. Even during times of conflict, Maximilian's influence extended beyond battlefields. In World War I, he rallied support through powerful posters urging citizens to subscribe to the Sixth War Loan. His Austrian poster captured hearts and minds, reminding us of our duty in challenging times. Artistic talents also adorned Maximilian's legacy. The works of Durer showcased him as both a subject and patron of the arts - from regal portraits capturing his essence as Holy Roman Emperor to intricate engravings depicting scenes from his reign. But it is not just politics or art that define Maximilian; he was surrounded by fascinating individuals who shaped his life. Christoph Miller, known as "Giant, " stood tall beside him, adding another layer of intrigue to their story. And then there were those close ties with other prominent figures like Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Princess Theodora of Greece. Their visits brought together worlds filled with opulence and diplomacy, leaving lasting impressions on all involved. Lastly, let us not forget about Princess Margaret's sons from Hesse-Cassel - they too played integral roles in shaping Maximilian's narrative. Their shared bloodline intertwined their destinies even further. Maximilian remains an enigmatic figure whose impact reverberates throughout time. Whether through alliances forged amidst war or artistic endeavors that immortalize him on canvas, he continues to captivate our imagination centuries later.