Who created "Der schöne Brunnen vor der Frauenkirche in Nürnberg"?

Der schöne Brunnen vor der Frauenkirche in Nürnberg was created by Rudolf von Alt in 1854.

What medium is "Der schöne Brunnen vor der Frauenkirche in Nürnberg"?

Der schöne Brunnen vor der Frauenkirche in Nürnberg is Öl auf Karton.

Is "Der schöne Brunnen vor der Frauenkirche in Nürnberg" in the public domain?

Yes, Der schöne Brunnen vor der Frauenkirche in Nürnberg is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Der schöne Brunnen vor der Frauenkirche in Nürnberg

Rudolf von Alt

1854

Medium

Öl auf Karton

Dimensions

29 × 34,5 cm

Classification

Gemälde

Department

Belvedere Collection

Museum

Belvedere

Credit

Belvedere, Vienna

Accession Number

12018

Art Historical Context

Rudolf von Alt's *Der schöne Brunnen der Frauenkirche Nürnberg* (1854) captures a quintessential view of Nuremberg's medieval splendor. The Austrian artist, renowned for his meticulous vedute—topographical paintings of cities and landscapes—depicts the iconic Schöner Brunnen, a late-Gothic fountain adorned with intricate figures, standing proudly before the Frauenkirche's ornate facade. Painted during von Alt's travels across Europe this work reflects the 19th-century Romantic fascination with historic architecture, evoking the enduring charm of Germany's imperial past amid the rise of industr...

About the Artist

Rudolf von Alt

Comment on works: watercolorist

Der schöne Brunnen vor der Frauenkirche in Nürnberg

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