{"product_id":"original-broadside-by-master-engraver-hogenberg-circa-1580s","title":"Original Broadside By Master Engraver Hogenberg Circa 1580s","description":"\u003cp\u003eORIGINAL c.1580–1600 FRANZ HOGENBERG ENGRAVING – RENAISSANCE SIEGE MACHINES \u0026amp; MILITARY ENGINEERING – RARE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal 16th-century copperplate engraving attributed to the workshop of Franz Hogenberg (1535–1590), one of the most important engravers and publishers of the Renaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete ORIGINAL blank backed broadside engraving (15\" x 11\") by German master engraver, Franz Hogenberg. This broadside represents the earliest precursor to the illustrated newspaper and is in fact one of the earliest news forms in existence. The firm of Hogenberg (first Franz and then later his sons) produced engravings of news events for a largely illiterate population from 1560 - 1625. These engravings were produced shortly after an historic event occurred and were primarily of events that were of interest to the European populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome of the areas covered by Hogenberg’s illustrated broadsides include the French Civil Wars of Religion, the Spanish Wars in the Low Countries, sieges and battles, deaths and assassinations of European Kings, portraits and maps of Europe, and more! These engravings represent one of the earliest illustrated forms of news that was widely disseminated. The format is a large engraving that also contains, at the bottom, a descriptive text in German (and sometimes French as well). They are \"Views as News\" and represent the earliest form of pictorial journalism—the precursor of the illustrated newspaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable print depicts a series of sophisticated military engineering devices used in siege warfare, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePonte di Targone (mobile assault bridge)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFloating assault and artillery platforms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGabion defenses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFascine constructions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePortable protective screens\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecialized siege equipment used against fortified cities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe engraving contains Italian labels identifying the various machines while explanatory text appears below in Latin and German. These images were among the earliest forms of illustrated military journalism and technical illustration distributed throughout Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike many Hogenberg engravings depicting battles or political events, this example focuses on the engineering technology that made Renaissance siege warfare possible, making it particularly desirable to collectors of military history and early science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal copperplate engraving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFranz Hogenberg attribution\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCirca 1580–1600\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlate number 336\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApprox. 15\" x 11\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eItalian, Latin, and German text\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlank-backed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrong, dark impression\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpected age wear including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinor marginal losses at lower edge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight toning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinor handling wear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe engraved image remains exceptionally sharp and highly displayable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical Importance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFranz Hogenberg's engravings are recognized as some of the earliest widely distributed illustrated records of contemporary events and technology. This print provides a fascinating visual record of Renaissance military engineering during the age of European religious wars, sieges, and fortress warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional museum-quality engraving for collectors of:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFranz Hogenberg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRenaissance prints\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilitary history\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSiege warfare\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngineering history\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly scientific illustration\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRare original 16th-century Hogenberg engraving depicting Renaissance military technology and siege machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52314424279322,"sku":"EB-327194113233","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/57_94252178-4b55-419a-94f1-02773cb74c24.jpg?v=1780585770","url":"https:\/\/princetonaudubonprints.com\/products\/original-broadside-by-master-engraver-hogenberg-circa-1580s","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}