17C English Gardens by L Knyff (1652-1722) & J Kip (1653-1722)

 The Prospect of Nottingham, from the East

Raittenbasslach 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. 

 Raittenbasslach by Michael Wening (Bavarian artist, 1645-1718)

17C English Gardens by L Knyff (1652-1722) & J Kip (1653-1722)

 The House att Chelsey in the County of Middlesex 

Castle Taufkirchen 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. 

Castle Taufkirchen by Michael Wening (Bavarian artist, 1645-1718)

17C English Gardens by L Knyff (1652-1722) & J Kip (1653-1722)

 The Abbey in Cirencester, The Seat of Thomas Master Esq

Arnbach Castle 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. 

 Arnbach Castle Michael Wening (Bavarian artist, 1645-1718)

17C English Gardens by L Knyff (1652-1722) & J Kip (1653-1722)

Wyck the seat of Richard Haines Esq. 

Wellenbrunn by Michael Wening (Bavarian artist, 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. 

 Wellenbrunn by Michael Wening (Bavarian artist, 1645-1718)

17C English Gardens by L Knyff (1652-1722) & J Kip (1653-1722)

 Wrest House in Bedfordshire the Seat of the Rt. Hon. Henry Earl of Kent

Residence of Willheim Herzog by M 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. 

Residence of Willheim Herzog by Michael Wening (Bavarian artist, 1645-1718)

17C English Gardens by L Knyff (1652-1722) & J Kip (1653-1722)

 Wrest House and Park in the County of Bedford, the Seat of the Rt. Hon. Henry Earl of Kent

17C English Gardens by L Knyff (1652-1722) & J Kip (1653-1722)

 Wimple in the County of Cambridge the Seat of the Rt. Hon. Charles Bodville

Haimbhausen Castle 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. 

Haimbhausen Castle by Michael Wening (Bavarian artist, 1645-1718) Detail  
A great alternative view of the gardens & grounds from Michael Wening thanks to the Bavarian State Library & Daniel Seuffert of Munich, Germany.   

17C English Gardens by L Knyff (1652-1722) & J Kip (1653-1722)

 Westwood, Worcester

Castle 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. 

Castle by Michael Wening (1645-1718)