View of Königstein Fortress at the beginning of the 18th century

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Copper engraving in the version by the important ornament and veduta engraver Martin Engelbrecht (1684 Augsburg - 1756 ibid.), executed by Johann Georg Pinz (1697-1767), titled "Prospect der Chur-Sächsische Berg-Vestung Königstein gegen Morgen" at the bottom, at the upper edge repetition of the title in French, view from a group of trees over the surrounding countryside to the fortress, with depictions of people and animals, signs of age, behind glass in the frame, image section approx. 23 x 33 cm, with frame approx. 38.5 x 47.5 cm, first half of the 18th century