Michael Wening (1645-1718) was a Bavarian engraver known for his cityscapes & views of stately homes, castles & monasteries in the Bavaria of his day. His concept was to publish a visual account of Bavaria’s 4 districts called Historico-Topographica Descriptio. He began in 1696, & had finished more than 100 drawings within the first 2 months. The 1st volume appeared in 1701, but work on the other 3 volumes was delayed by Austria’s occupation of Bavaria. At least 1 volume was published after his death in 1718.
Monday, April 15, 2019
Schloss Niederaichbach by Michael Wening (1645-1718)
Sunday, April 14, 2019
17C English Gardens by L Knyff (1652-1722) & J Kip (1653-1722)
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Schloss Haidenburg by Michael Wening (1645-1718)
Michael Wening (1645-1718) was a Bavarian engraver known for his cityscapes & views of stately homes, castles & monasteries in the Bavaria of his day. His concept was to publish a visual account of Bavaria’s 4 districts called Historico-Topographica Descriptio. He began in 1696, & had finished more than 100 drawings within the first 2 months. The 1st volume appeared in 1701, but work on the other 3 volumes was delayed by Austria’s occupation of Bavaria. At least 1 volume was published after his death in 1718.
Friday, April 12, 2019
17C English Gardens by L Knyff (1652-1722) & J Kip (1653-1722)
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Osterhofen Abbey by Michael Wening (1645-1718)
Michael Wening (1645-1718) was a Bavarian engraver known for his cityscapes & views of stately homes, castles & monasteries in the Bavaria of his day. His concept was to publish a visual account of Bavaria’s 4 districts called Historico-Topographica Descriptio. He began in 1696, & had finished more than 100 drawings within the first 2 months. The 1st volume appeared in 1701, but work on the other 3 volumes was delayed by Austria’s occupation of Bavaria. At least 1 volume was published after his death in 1718.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
17C English Gardens by L Knyff (1652-1722) & J Kip (1653-1722)
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Kloster Seligenthal Landshut by Michael Wening (1645-1718)
Michael Wening (1645-1718) was a Bavarian engraver known for his cityscapes & views of stately homes, castles & monasteries in the Bavaria of his day. His concept was to publish a visual account of Bavaria’s 4 districts called Historico-Topographica Descriptio. He began in 1696, & had finished more than 100 drawings within the first 2 months. The 1st volume appeared in 1701, but work on the other 3 volumes was delayed by Austria’s occupation of Bavaria. At least 1 volume was published after his death in 1718.
Monday, April 8, 2019
17C English Gardens by L Knyff (1652-1722) & J Kip (1653-1722)
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Kloster Gars by Michael Wening (1645-1718)
Michael Wening (1645-1718) was a Bavarian engraver known for his cityscapes & views of stately homes, castles & monasteries in the Bavaria of his day. His concept was to publish a visual account of Bavaria’s 4 districts called Historico-Topographica Descriptio. He began in 1696, & had finished more than 100 drawings within the first 2 months. The 1st volume appeared in 1701, but work on the other 3 volumes was delayed by Austria’s occupation of Bavaria. At least 1 volume was published after his death in 1718.
Saturday, April 6, 2019
17C English Gardens by L Knyff (1652-1722) & J Kip (1653-1722)
Friday, April 5, 2019
Jesuitenkolleg Ingolstadt by Michael Wening (1645-1718)
Michael Wening (1645-1718) was a Bavarian engraver known for his cityscapes & views of stately homes, castles & monasteries in the Bavaria of his day. His concept was to publish a visual account of Bavaria’s 4 districts called Historico-Topographica Descriptio. He began in 1696, & had finished more than 100 drawings within the first 2 months. The 1st volume appeared in 1701, but work on the other 3 volumes was delayed by Austria’s occupation of Bavaria. At least 1 volume was published after his death in 1718.
Thursday, April 4, 2019
17C English Gardens by L Knyff (1652-1722) & J Kip (1653-1722)
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Kloster Fürstenzell by Michael Wening (1645-1718)
Michael Wening (1645-1718) was a Bavarian engraver known for his cityscapes & views of stately homes, castles & monasteries in the Bavaria of his day. His concept was to publish a visual account of Bavaria’s 4 districts called Historico-Topographica Descriptio. He began in 1696, & had finished more than 100 drawings within the first 2 months. The 1st volume appeared in 1701, but work on the other 3 volumes was delayed by Austria’s occupation of Bavaria. At least 1 volume was published after his death in 1718.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
17C English Gardens by L Knyff (1652-1722) & J Kip (1653-1722)
Monday, April 1, 2019
Ranssboten by Michael Wening (1645-1718)
Michael Wening (1645-1718) was a Bavarian engraver known for his cityscapes & views of stately homes, castles & monasteries in the Bavaria of his day. His concept was to publish a visual account of Bavaria’s 4 districts called Historico-Topographica Descriptio. He began in 1696, & had finished more than 100 drawings within the first 2 months. The 1st volume appeared in 1701, but work on the other 3 volumes was delayed by Austria’s occupation of Bavaria. At least 1 volume was published after his death in 1718.
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