Friday, March 11, 2011 In the Renaissance they had a different
notion of how to do a motorcade. Their style was extravagant,
ornate, and full of symbolism, more like a float in the Rose
Parade. In 1518, Albrecht Durer worked with other wood engravers
to portray a procession of the imperial family. Victory descends
to the emperor with a laurel wreath, accompanied by cardinal
virtues: Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Prudence. Feathers
on angels’ wings list the victorious battles. Posted by James
Gurney at Friday, March 11, 2011