A faithful representation of the fireworks display presented by Johann Müller as proof of his Mastership, Johannis Schiessplatz, Nuremberg, 1659 1659

drawing, print

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

print

pen sketch

human-figures

old engraving style

sketch book

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

human

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

This anonymous engraving depicts a fireworks display in Nuremberg, Germany, on June 24th, 1659. It celebrates the master pyrotechnician Johann Müller's skill. The intricate, detailed scene captures the moment when the fireworks ignite, and their colorful bursts illuminate the night sky. The engraving highlights the event's grandeur and the city's rich cultural life. The artwork is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a testament to its historical and artistic significance.