Panoramic View of Nuremberg: Center Portion

1552

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Cityscape Augsburg

Dominant colour

Panoramic View of Nuremberg: Center Portion is a 1552 by Hanns Lautensack, a Renaissance work, depicting Augsburg, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Hanns Lautensack
When & what style?: 1552 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

You see a long, detailed drawing of Nuremberg from above. The city spreads out with rooftops, towers, and streets, all carefully drawn. This view was made in 1552 by Hanns Lautensack, who sketched the city as it really looked. He included real buildings and city walls, not an imaginary scene. His work helps us see how German cities were built over 450 years ago. The level of detail shows careful handwork, not just art but also record-keeping. Look next at the subject: germany.