Fireworks display by Engelhart Holtzschuer, Jobst Wilhelm Ebner and Johann Tobias Ebner as proof of mastership, Nuremberg, 1661 1661

This etching by Lukas Schnitzer, created in 1661, captures a fireworks display held in Nuremberg, Germany. The detailed illustration depicts the spectacle from a bird's-eye view, showcasing the intricate patterns formed by the exploding pyrotechnics. The work is notable for its meticulous depiction of the fireworks, the surrounding landscape, and the accompanying text, which provides information about the event and its organizers. This engraving, now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, offers a fascinating glimpse into the artistic and cultural practices of 17th-century Germany.