Beleg van Chur

About this artwork

height 208 mm x width 292 mm

Art Historical Context

**Beleg van Chur** is a striking etching by Matthäus Merian the Elder (1593–1650), a master engraver and publisher whose meticulous topographical views captured the drama of 17th-century Europe. Created between 1622 and 1650, this print measures 208 mm high by 292 mm wide and depicts the siege of Chur, a key city in Switzerland's Graubünden region. Merian's work often documented military campaigns with remarkable precision, blending artistry and historical record-keeping during turbulent times like the Thirty Years' War. As an etching, the piece showcases Merian's expertise in a technique tha...