Fireworks display in Nuremburg celebrating the birth of the Archduke, heir to the Roman Empire, July 25, 1678

Anonymous, German

after 1678 · Etching · Drawings and Prints

This etching shows in detail, a display of rockets and Catherine wheels. A miniature fireworks citadel was a special feature, and a large force of troops, horse, and foot, was on hand with a park of artillery. Like many Nuremberg shows, this was held in the famous St. Johannes Schussplatz.

Artist

Anonymous, German

Date

after 1678

Medium

Etching

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953