Nuremberg

Wenceslaus Hollar

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a cityscape of Nuremberg from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The view displays a series of arching bridges leading to densely packed buildings and distant church spires. The artwork is created in an etching style with fine, detailed lines. The color scheme is monochromatic, with black ink on light cream-colored paper. A river is visible in the foreground, bordered by wooden structures and small figures. The medieval-style buildings with steep roofs are prominent throughout the composition.