Artwork
Nuremberg

Nuremberg is an ink print by the Renaissance artist German 16th Century. It dates from 1502 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Nuremberg is an engraving that presents a detailed, bird's-eye view of the city. The print showcases the city's architectural features and intricate street layout.
Technique & Style
The engraving employs the cross-hatching technique, characterized by densely packed, intersecting lines that create a sense of depth and dimensionality. This labor-intensive method involves incising a metal plate with a sharp tool to produce the desired image.
History & Provenance
The print is housed at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Artist & collection
Artist
A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.



![Abraham Entertaining the Angels [verso], by German 16th Century](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/german-16th-century--abraham-entertaining-the-angels-verso--69d1b25f4eba0a53-w320.webp)




![View of Nuremberg from the West [center section], by Hanns Lautensack](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/hanns-lautensack--view-of-nuremberg-from-the-west-center-section--12422dca269411c0-w320.webp)

![View of Nuremberg from the East [center section], by Hanns Lautensack](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/hanns-lautensack--view-of-nuremberg-from-the-east-center-section--7aaed3dd23c167ee-w320.webp)

![View of Nuremberg from the East [left section], by Hanns Lautensack](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/hanns-lautensack--view-of-nuremberg-from-the-east-left-section--53a897f84943df87-w320.webp)

![View of Nuremberg from the East [right section], by Hanns Lautensack](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/hanns-lautensack--view-of-nuremberg-from-the-east-right-section--cd9d20af411c0891-w320.webp)