Antique German Cabinet Card Kaiser Otto III Visit to Charlemagne Tomb Aachen c1900

Original antique German cabinet card / art print mounted on thick board stock, depicting the famous historical scene:
“Kaiser Otto’s III Besuch in der Gruft Karls des Grossen zu Aachen”
(Emperor Otto III’s Visit to the Tomb of Charlemagne at Aachen)
This attractive oversized card features a reproduction of the well-known painting by Wilhelm von Kaulbach, showing Emperor Otto III and his companions discovering the tomb of Charlemagne in Aachen. The image is mounted on heavy board with an elegant red border, giving it the appearance of a cabinet photograph or presentation card.
Details

Original German mounted art card 
Thick board construction (not a postcard) 
Red border around image 
Scene by W. v. Kaulbach 
Captioned:
“Kaiser Otto’s III Besuch in der Gruft Karls des Grossen zu Aachen”
 
Historical subject depicting Charlemagne’s tomb at Aachen 
Printed by Brückmann’s Verlag, München, Berlin & London 
Late 19th / early 20th century issue 
Sepia-toned artwork 
Excellent display piece for medieval history, Holy Roman Empire, or German art collections 

Condition
Very good original condition with minor age toning and light wear from storage. The image remains sharp and attractive. Please examine all photographs for exact condition.
Historical Background
According to medieval tradition, Emperor Otto III opened the tomb of Charlemagne (Karl der Große) at Aachen around the year 1000 and reportedly found the emperor seated upon his throne. This dramatic event inspired numerous paintings during the 19th century, with Wilhelm von Kaulbach’s interpretation becoming one of the most famous.
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