Götz von Berlichingen_ Nürnberger Kaufleute vorm Kaiser und Weislingen 1811

Franz Pforr's 1811 drawing, *Götz von Berlichingen_ Nürnberger Kaufleute vorm Kaiser und Weislingen*, is a detailed depiction of a historical scene. The drawing features a group of figures, including Götz von Berlichingen, a prominent German knight, and merchants from Nuremberg. They are gathered before the Emperor, possibly Maximilian I, with Weislingen in the background. This scene was likely inspired by the historical novel *Götz von Berlichingen* by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, which was published in 1773. The use of detailed drawing and the composition of the figures contribute to a sense of historical authenticity, making this artwork a significant piece of early 19th-century German art.