Among the many treasures associated with the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I, few pieces reflect his legacy as clearly as the armored gauntlets he personally owned from 1508 until his death in 1519. These gauntlets were not ordinary battlefield equipment. They were part of his private collection — armor created under his direct supervision and crafted to embody the height of … [Read more...] about The Armored Gauntlets of Emperor Maximilian I — A Masterpiece of Renaissance Craftsmanship

