680 - J. WEIS (1711-1751), View of Strasbourg Cathedral, Etching Johann Martin Weis (1711 Strasbourg - 1751 ibid.): View of Strasbourg Cathedral Gothic majesty: The cathedral of Strasbourg, 18th century, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper, relined on Paper Inscription: Lower right signed in the printing plate: "Joh: Mart: Weis Argent: delin: et sc:". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Eglise Cathedrale de Strasbourg / Münster zu Strasburg / a Strasbourg chez J: D: Doulsecker fils / Zu finden bey Joh: Dan: Dulsbecker Sohn in Strasbourg". Date: 18th century Description: The artwork majestically depicts the Gothic cathedral of Strasbourg, whose architectural splendour and vertical elegance emphasize the spiritual grandeur of the building. The detailed depiction with its finely crafted decorative elements bears witness to the masterly craftsmanship of medieval architecture.

J. WEIS (1711-1751), View of Strasbourg Cathedral, Etching Johann Martin Weis (1711 Strasbourg - 1751 ibid.): View of Strasbourg Cathedral Gothic majesty: The cathedral of Strasbourg, 18th century, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper, relined on Paper Inscription: Lower right signed in the printing plate: "Joh: Mart: Weis Argent: delin: et sc:". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Eglise Cathedrale de Strasbourg / Münster zu Strasburg / a Strasbourg chez J: D: Doulsecker fils / Zu finden bey Joh: Dan: Dulsbecker Sohn in Strasbourg". Date: 18th century Description: The artwork majestically depicts the Gothic cathedral of Strasbourg, whose architectural splendour and vertical elegance emphasize the spiritual grandeur of the building. The detailed depiction with its finely crafted decorative elements bears witness to the masterly craftsmanship of medieval architecture. Keywords: Strasbourg; Cathedral; Gothic; Architecture; Sacral building; Middle Ages; Church building; Towers; Windows; Rosettes; Facade; Sublimity; Engraving; Monument; European culture; Historical buildings; Symmetry; Work of art; Religion; Symbolism, 18th century, Baroque, Architecture, France, Size: Paper: 46,2 cm x 35,3 cm (18,2 x 13,9 in), Depiction: 43,8 cm x 34,1 cm (17,2 x 13,4 in) Condition: Challenging condition. The sheet edges are slightly trimmed. Soiled on all sides and clearly stained in places. Large liquid stain in the center. Dark grease stains at right center. Longer marginal tear at center right. Smoothed and rubbed crease at center left. Long restored tear in upper left center. The corners slightly to clearly damaged by bumps and tears. Several line-shaped creases or damage at top center. Some rubbing to all sides.