Hanseatic League Collection (page 4)

Derick Berck Cologne 1536 Oil canvas transferred
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Hermann von Wedigh III died 1560 1532 Oil gold
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Europe, Norway, Bergen. Bryggen building with ivy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Norway, Bergen. Bryggen building with ivy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The medieval astronomic clock, the only one of its kind in good working condition. Church Marienkirche, a landmark of Rostock. City of Rostock. Germany, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

The high altar in the northern aisle. Church Marienkirche, a landmark of Rostock. City of Rostock at the coast of the German Baltic Sea. Germany, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Town Gate Kroepeliner Tor. The hanseatic city of Rostock at the coast of the german baltic sea
Town Gate Kroepeliner Tor. City of Rostock at the coast of the German Baltic Sea. Germany, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Buildings of the University of Rostock. The hanseatic city of Rostock at the coast
Buildings of the University of Rostock. City of Rostock at the coast of the German Baltic Sea. Germany, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

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Europe, Norway, Bergen. Warehouse architecture of Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Europe, Norway, Bergen. Bryggen facade deer, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

HANSEATIC MERCHANTS, 1400s. Hanseatic merchants in the busy port of Hamburg, Germany. Miniature, German, 15th century

Rathaus (city hall), Lubeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Rathous (city hall), Marktplaz, Bremen, Freie Hansestadt Bremen, Germany

Kaiser Wilhelm II statue, Marktplaz, Bremen, Freie Hansestadt Bremen, Germany

Norway, Bergen, Bryggen Hanseatic Neighborhood, Tyskebryggen, German Wharf UNESCO World Heritage Site

Trave River, harbor, Lubeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Trave River, harbor, schooner, Lubeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Mirienkirche, Lubeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Brick house, Lubeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Houses in old neighborhood of Lubeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Gabled houses, Lubeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Pannekoekschip (Pancake Ship) Admiral Nelson, restaurant, St Martini Kirche, St Petri, Dom, Weser River, Bremen, Freie Hansestadt Bremen, Germany

GERMANY: ROSTOCK, 1640. The Hanseatic city of Rostock on the Warnow River, near the Baltic Sea. Copper engraving by M. Meriam, 1640

HANSEATIC SHIP. Hanseatic ship in Germany. Line engraving

HANSEATIC LEAGUE, ANTWERP. In 1563. Contemporary line engraving

HANSEATIC LEAGUE, 1563. The house of the Hanseatic League at Antwerp in 1563. Contemporary engraving

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Trade in a seaport of the Mediterranean about the time of Marco Polo. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century reproduction of a miniature in a 15th-century manuscript of the Travels of Marco Polo

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The Hanseatic League: A Journey through Time and Trade Step into the world of the Hanseatic League, a powerful alliance of merchant guilds that flourished during the Middle Ages. This map showcases the extent of their influence around 1400, spanning from Scandinavia to Eastern Europe. Intriguingly captured by Hans Holbein the Younger in his masterpiece "The Merchant Georg Gisze, " we catch a glimpse of one prominent member of this league. The painting depicts a prosperous merchant surrounded by goods from distant lands, symbolizing the wealth and diversity brought forth by trade. As we venture further into this captivating era, Tallinn's Old Town beckons us with its medieval charm. Standing proudly amidst modernity at Linnahall Harbour is a cruise ship, reminding us how maritime commerce played an integral role in shaping cities like Tallinn. Gdansk, Poland reveals its rich heritage through architectural marvels such as the Golden House and Amber Museum. Baltic amber, often referred to as "the gold of the Baltic, " holds both historical significance and natural beauty within its golden hues. Riga greets us with modern buildings lining the Daugava river while paying homage to its past through Art Nouveau architecture on Strelnieku Street. This juxtaposition reminds us that progress can coexist harmoniously with tradition. A visit to Toompea Hill takes us back in time as we stand before Alexander Nevsky Cathedral dating back to the 19th century. Its grandeur serves as a testament to religious devotion intertwined with political power during this period. Delving deeper into history, we encounter UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the house of Brotherhood Blackheads—a stunning example of Gothic architecture dating back centuries ago—reminding us of their enduring legacy. Finally, our journey concludes with Hans Holbein's portrayal of Hermann von Wedigh III—an influential figure whose actions shaped Hanseatic history.