Nuremberg Chronicle: Topographical View of Basle, Switzerland

1493

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Nuremberg Chronicle: Topographical View of Basle, Switzerland is a 1493 by Michael Wolgemut, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Michael Wolgemut
When & what style?: 1493 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a cityscape with many buildings and a river running through it. The buildings are all different shapes and sizes, with some having towers and others having steep roofs. In the background, there are hills and mountains. The city is depicted in a detailed and realistic way, with many different textures and patterns visible in the buildings and the landscape. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The painting is a great example of Renaissance art, which was characterized by its attention to detail and its use of realistic techniques to depict the world. To learn more about this style, check out the Renaissance movement.