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View of Nuremberg from the East [center section]

Hanns Lautensack

1552

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Cityscape Augsburg

Dominant colour

View of Nuremberg from the East [center section] is a 1552 ink by Hanns Lautensack, a Renaissance work, depicting Augsburg, held at National Gallery of Art.

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

About this work

You see a detailed cityscape with buildings and streets in the painting. The artist included many small details, like people and trees, to make the scene feel alive. This level of detail is interesting because it shows how much the artist cared about accuracy. The cityscape is drawn from a specific perspective, which makes it feel realistic. This perspective is what makes the painting feel so detailed and lifelike. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: etching.