Domkirken i Hamburg i Maj 1806 1806

Jes Bundsen’s 1806 etching, *Domkirken i Hamburg i Maj 1806*, depicts the ruins of St. Nicholas Church in Hamburg, Germany. This print provides a poignant and detailed view of the church following its destruction in a fire during the Napoleonic Wars. The artist’s meticulous detail captures the devastation of the church, showcasing its crumbling walls, broken windows, and partially collapsed roof, offering a somber reminder of the war’s impact. This artwork, currently housed at the SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst, serves as a historical record of the destruction, highlighting the architectural grandeur and tragedy of the period.