Diethers Aufbruch in die WeltIllustration zu_ Heinrich Steinhausen, „Irmela. Eine Geschichte aus alter Zeit“, Prachtausgabe, Leipzig_ Georg Böhme, [1884], S. 135 c. 1884

This illustration, "Diethers Aufbruch in die Welt," by Wilhelm Steinhausen, created circa 1884, serves as a frontispiece for Heinrich Steinhausen's book "Irmela. Eine Geschichte aus alter Zeit." The detailed drawing features architectural elements, including Gothic arches and a window with a scene of figures, and a man leaving through a doorway, suggesting a journey. This elaborate border serves to introduce the narrative of the book and adds a visual layer to its medieval setting. The artwork, currently housed in the Städel Museum, is a fine example of illustrative art from the late 19th century, a period characterized by a revival of interest in historical narratives.