Adventures du Baron Munchhausen 1866

This 1866 wood engraving by Adolf von Gerlach, known as the "Adventures du Baron Munchhausen," depicts a scene from the famous Baron's fictional adventures. It captures the fantastical moment where the Baron, riding a cannonball, is suspended in the sky, pulled by a flock of birds, as a giant, moon-like object looms overhead. The engraving, part of a series of illustrations for the Baron's story, showcases Gerlach's ability to translate the absurd into visually engaging and detailed imagery, evoking a sense of wonder and whimsy.