Ansbach and Coburg, View (a) of two views (a&b).

1627–36
Not on view
View of Ansbach with its surroundings and some figures; a coat of arms in the upper centre; after Peter Isselburg after Hans Bien and Wolffgang Birckne

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Ansbach and Coburg, View (a) of two views (a&b).
  • Series/Portfolio: German Views (New Hollstein 181-203)
  • Etcher: Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, Prague 1607–1677 London)
  • Engraver: Peter Isselburg (German, 1568–1626)
  • Artist: After Bien Hans (German?, active 1636)
  • Artist: After Wolffgang Birckner (German?, active 1636)
  • Date: 1627–36
  • Medium: Etching, state undetermined as bottom half is lacking.
  • Dimensions: Plate: 7 5/16 × 19 13/16 in. (18.5 × 50.3 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1962
  • Object Number: 62.656.11
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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