F. HOGENBERG (*1535), Siege of St Quentin, around... Lot 18
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F. HOGENBERG (*1535), Siege of St Quentin, around 1610, Etching
Franz Hogenberg (1535 Mechen - 1590 Cologne): Siege plan of St Quentin on 27 February 1557, c. 1610, Etching
Technique:
Etching on Paper
Inscription:
Inscribed in the printing plate: "S. QVINTIN belagert S. Quintin nach gehaltener schlacht, Belagert und mit herzes muth. Die hugenott das schlisse wurth, Den adel hat einbisirt. Die furnemblichsten herugen sich hautt. So zenthlich wuthen auß gefalten. Wann die Burgundische rechter S. Quintin helffen awfegethern, Wirt zetter zaichen bestendigen hartt, Ein sturm gern weren worden. Darunder vil jren getrachten wurde. Henlich darzu durch ihrer rn kümet, Mit gwalt und glück die Stadt gewunnen, Ao. 1557. 27. July".
Date:
c. 1610
Description:
Before us is a skilfully crafted historical engraving depicting a cartographic representation of the besieged town of S. Quentin. The scene is richly detailed, with the topographical features of the surrounding landscape, military camps and defences carefully depicted. In the foreground, tiny figures animate the scenario, and the depiction of the city's architecture demonstrates the artist's craftsmanship and spatial understanding. The artwork serves as documentation of a historical event with a military background.
Source:
Franz Hogenberg (1535 Mechen-1590 Cologne) Warhaftige deschription und beschreibung der Stadt Neus mitt beiligende Stetten Schlosser Dörffer und Schantzen, um 1586 | Book, Politics
Keywords:
Engraving; cartography; siege; S; QVINTIN; city view; topography; landscape; military camp; defences; figures; urban architecture; artistry; spatial understanding; historical event; military background; attention to detail; scene depiction; craftsmanship;, 17th century, Baroque, Military, France,
Size:
Paper: 23,4 cm x 29,9 cm (9,2 x 11,8 in), Plate: 21,0 cm x 27,3 cm (8,3 x 10,7 in)
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