Fireworks display celebrating the end of the Thirty Years War, Nuremberg, 1650 1650
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
drawing
aged paper
toned paper
homemade paper
old engraving style
sketch book
personal sketchbook
sketchbook art
watercolor
historical font
columned text
This anonymous etching depicts a firework display held in Nuremberg, Germany, in 1650, celebrating the end of the Thirty Years’ War. The etching shows the city skyline with a grand firework show in the foreground, as well as a variety of festivities with a crowd of people. This artwork provides a glimpse into the celebratory nature of the end of the war, as well as a record of Nuremberg's architecture in the 17th century. The intricate details of the etching, from the fireworks to the individual figures, highlight the skilled craftsmanship of the anonymous artist. This artwork is a valuable historical document as well as a striking visual representation of a significant event in European history.
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