Who painted View of Nuremberg from the West [right section]?

View of Nuremberg from the West [right section] was painted by Hanns Lautensack in 1552.

Where can I see View of Nuremberg from the West [right section]?

View of Nuremberg from the West [right section] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is View of Nuremberg from the West [right section]?

View of Nuremberg from the West [right section] is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

View of Nuremberg from the West [right section]

Hanns Lautensack , 1552

View of Nuremberg from the West [right section] is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Hanns Lautensack. It dates from 1552 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

View of Nuremberg from the West [right section] is an etching created by Hanns Lautensack in 1552. It is a black-and-white cityscape print.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts Nuremberg, where Lautensack spent much of his life, showing a river running through the city with buildings, a tall tower, and a castle-like structure. A decorative banner at the top contains German text, possibly related to the city's defenses.

Technique & Style

The work is an etching, a printmaking technique. Lautensack's etchings are typically signed with a monogram. The image features detailed lines and textures, characteristic of etching.

History & Provenance

Hanns Lautensack was born in 1524 in Bamberg, the son of painter Paul Lautensack. He worked in Nuremberg and later in Vienna, possibly under the patronage of Emperor Ferdinand I.