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View of Nuremberg from the East [right 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 [right 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

The right side shows Nuremberg’s city walls, towers, and rooftops under a cloudy sky. The lines are sharp and fine, like scratches on metal. Each building has its own weight and shape. This view comes from 1552. An artist used a needle on a copper plate to carve the scene. The ink then fills the grooves, making the print. Dry lines give the roofs a rough, real texture. Try etching yourself at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.