HEIDELBERG CASTLE Courtyard Germany

Description: Print Specifics: Type of print: Intaglio, Steel engraving - Original antique printYear of printing: not indicated in the print - actual: 1850 Publisher: H.C. Crockett, John Tallis & Company, London and New York Condition: 1 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair). Dimensions: 7.5 x 10 inches, (18,5 x 25 cm) including blank margins (borders) around the image. Paper weight: 2 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin)Reverse side: BlankNote: Green border around the print is a contrasting background on which the print was photographed. Narrative: Passing by Darmstadt, we could not help casting a regretful glance at the fair Linden walk, without the Rhine-gate, which, on account of its gravelly nature, is fit for promenading on in all seasons. Deep woods, villages, mills, lakes, and running water lie on either side, and, full of admiration, we at last plunged into the green valley of the Neckar, and stood in the streets of Heidelberg — picturesque, quaint, dust and time-eaten, but strangely beautiful in the paling light of the declining day. It is celebrated for what it has been, rather than what it is. Its university, gymnasium, and other societies still command respect ; while its ruined castle, its mighty wine-vat, and its connections with rare wine, old hock, ghostly German stories, which make the fireside and the winter's night so glorious, are among the things which time deals kindly with. Hoary and aged, the extensive ruins of the castle stand commandingly on the Jettenbuhl. Behind, in fine relief, are oak and pine-crested hills. From the terrace you might almost leap into the town below. Passing out of the gardens behind the castle, one goes under the arches of the Giant's Tower into the great court-yard. The splendour of old ruins, their imposing and varied styles, with a sort of stateliness that makes itself peculiarly felt, strike the spectator. Medallions, arms, exquisite sculptures, in all the lavish profusion of artistic skill and plenty, attract the attention. Caryatides, arabesques, flowers, lions and griffins' heads, support arches, or centre them. Next to the famous Alhambra, the ruins of Heidelberg are the most magnificent of the middle ages. Fitting spot to view the scene below, where the town rests peacefully on the shore of the grape-fructuating Neckar. Opposite rise the Odenwald ; and the Alsation hills, blue or purple, complete the picture. But the tun, the vat, or rather the huge wine-cask, is the crowning glory of Heidelberg, and shares its renown. It stands in an arched hall, like a Bacchus crowned with flowers. Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. Internet seller since 1998.Five-star service.

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