Unknown (18th), Peace celebrations in Nuremberg,... Lot 114

Unknown (18th), Peace celebrations in Nuremberg, around 1750, Etching Unknown (18th century): Peace celebrations in Nuremberg; fireworks at the "Burg", c. 1750, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Inscription: Upper middle inscribed in the printing plate: "Abriß deß Kayßerlichen Feuerwercks Schloßes: und BARRAQUEN. worinnen das fried- und- freudenmal gehalten worde vor Nurnberg auff Joh. Schußplatz A. 1650.". Date: c. 1750 Description: The artwork presents a scene of night-time festivities against the backdrop of Nuremberg. Fireworks light up the sky above the castle next to the Swedish military quarters. A crowd has gathered around the Swedes' main tent. Keywords: nocturnal festivity; fireworks; sky; crowd; tent camp; military quarters; play of light; darkness; city view; historical event; historical illustration; celebration; light effects, 18th century, Baroque, Cities, Germany, Size: Paper: 28,2 cm x 35,5 cm (11,1 x 14 in), Plate: 21,5 cm x 27,2 cm (8,5 x 10,7 in)