Fireworks celebrating the marriage of Emperor Leopold I and Margarita, Vienna 1666 1666 - 1700

Melchior Küsel's etching "Fireworks celebrating the marriage of Emperor Leopold I and Margarita, Vienna 1666" depicts a grand firework display in Vienna in 1666. Created between 1666 and 1700, the print shows a complex network of pyrotechnics, illuminating the night sky. This detailed depiction is a testament to the artistic and technical skill of Küsel, a renowned printmaker of the 17th century. This intricate image offers a glimpse into the lavish celebrations and artistic expressions of the Habsburg court during the Baroque era. The etching is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York.