The Swiss Embassy against the Blue King

Hans Burgkmair I

Associated Names
Hans Burgkmair I

Artist, German, 1473 - 1531

The image depicts a black-and-white illustration showing a busy scene with various people, most of whom are depicted in full-body view. A group of individuals is gathered in the foreground, facing different directions, some towards an entrance of a large building resembling a castle. The setting includes high walls and arched windows. The people wear medieval clothing with intricate designs and some wear hats or crowns. The detailed linework shows diverse facial features and hairstyles. Some individuals carry spears or staffs. In the background, there are trees, hills, and cloudy skies.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 22.3 × 19.7 cm (8 3/4 × 7 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2132

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 523

  • Series Title

    Treitzsaurwein's "Weisskonig"

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q64957240

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