Halberstadivm (Halberstadt), Qvedelinbvrga (Quedlinburg)
Manufacturer / MakerCreated by
Georg Braun
(1541 Cologne, Germany - 1622 Cologne, Germany)
Manufacturer / MakerCreated by
Frans Hogenberg
(1535 Mechelen, Belgium - 1590 Cologne, Germany)
Date1582
Mediumhand colored etching on paper
Dimensions15 3/4 × 19 1/2 in. (40 × 49.5 cm)
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the Albuquerque Museum Foundation from the Lucia v. B. Batten Estate
Object numberPC2015.26.55
DescriptionThis hand-colored engraving maps panoramic views of the cities of Halberstadivm (Halberstadt) and Qvedelinbvrga (Quedlinburg) in modern-day Germany. The top view illustrates Halberstadt, showcasing its abbey and the surrounding mountainous landscape with vivid details of buildings, fields, and three individuals in the foreground. A man, two women, and a child look on to the city in aristocratic clothing. The bottom view portrays Quedlinburg, focusing on its prominent churches, city walls, and the adjacent countryside. In the foreground, a rider and three hunters are in discussion and two horses pull a carriage towards the town. Both views are highly detailed and offer a glimpse into the architectural and urban layout of these cities during the late 16th century. There are decorative descriptions that title each city view in the lower left and lower right of the maps respectively.On View
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