SLOVAKIA Theban Devin Castle On Danube River - 1840 Antique Print By Bartlett
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Ireland
Theban or Theben Castle
Another Quality Print from Martin2001
Type of print: Steel engraving - Original vintage antique print Year of printing: 1840 Artist - Engraver - Publisher: Bartlett - Armytage - Proprietors, Geo Virtue, 25 Ivy Lane, London.
Condition: Excellent - Very good - Good - Fair.
... Overall dimensions of print:
Dimensions of image: Includingblank margins: 8 x 10.5 inches.
4.75 x 7 inches. 1 inch = 2, 54 cm.
Type of paper: Thick - Heavier, wove- Medium heavy - Slightly heavier - Thin. Reverse side: Blank - With text or pictures. Notes: See shipping, returns, terminology, etc.at the bottom of page.
Description
of the subject depicted in the print: From the original description:
In its present condition, Castle Theben is a mere chaos, so to speak, of picturesque fragments—each bearing the impress of fadedgrandeur, and pointing forcibly to those times when such buildings wereconsidered indispensable for the maintenance of peace and good order. One of the old watch-towers, called the "Nun's Tower, " and shown in theengraving, still occupies its original site on the point of an isolatedand now nearly inaccessible rock, and forms a striking feature in the picture. Like other fortresses of its class and period, that of Theben consistedoriginally of an upper and lower castle, with a wide and capacious areabetween them. The higher of these was deserted by its owners, atan early age; but the lower continued to be inhabited down to the timeof its final demolition by the French. Until then, the outworks werestrong; and with respect to the interior, every lover of picturesque antiquitiesviewed with interest its fine central tower, its two gates, state apartments, its deep draw-well, prison-vaults, cellars, and subterraneous passage, all of which were fashioned and constructed after the best models of feudalarchitecture.
Most of these, however, are now so much mutilatedand disfigured by the 'miner's blast, ' and in so tottering and shattereda state, that a complete survey cannot be elected without danger from thefragments of masonry that hang in such critical suspense over the visitor'shead. From the principal rampart, however, the stranger may enjoyone of the most delicious views imaginable. In every direction objectsof remarkable beauty or historical interest invite his attention, and furnishabundance of materials for thought and reflection. Turning to thenorth, the rich plain of the March expands before him, through which theriver, drawing its glittering source from the Moravian hills, pours itstide of freshness and fertility. On its right bank he will not fail to observe Schloss-hof, or Castle-court, once a favourite villa of Prince Eugene, where that celebrated captainof his day is said to have matured many of the plans of his subsequent victories. Further on, towards the north, are seen the wallsof Marcheck, with the Castle of Sahn-hof, where Nicholas von Salm, theheroic defender of Vienna against the Turks, closed in peace his eventfulcareer. To the west extends the celebrated plain on which, five hundredyears ago, the haughty Ottakar of Bohemia resigned his life and sceptreto Rudolph of Hapsburg; and where, in modern times, the legions ofNapoleon were met and discomfited by his descendants.
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Theban or Theben Castle
Another Quality Print from Martin2001
Type of print: Steel engraving - Original vintage antique print Year of printing: 1840 Artist - Engraver - Publisher: Bartlett - Armytage - Proprietors, Geo Virtue, 25 Ivy Lane, London.
Condition: Excellent - Very good - Good - Fair.
... Overall dimensions of print:
Dimensions of image: Includingblank margins: 8 x 10.5 inches.
4.75 x 7 inches. 1 inch = 2, 54 cm.
Type of paper: Thick - Heavier, wove- Medium heavy - Slightly heavier - Thin. Reverse side: Blank - With text or pictures. Notes: See shipping, returns, terminology, etc.at the bottom of page.
Description
of the subject depicted in the print: From the original description:
In its present condition, Castle Theben is a mere chaos, so to speak, of picturesque fragments—each bearing the impress of fadedgrandeur, and pointing forcibly to those times when such buildings wereconsidered indispensable for the maintenance of peace and good order. One of the old watch-towers, called the "Nun's Tower, " and shown in theengraving, still occupies its original site on the point of an isolatedand now nearly inaccessible rock, and forms a striking feature in the picture. Like other fortresses of its class and period, that of Theben consistedoriginally of an upper and lower castle, with a wide and capacious areabetween them. The higher of these was deserted by its owners, atan early age; but the lower continued to be inhabited down to the timeof its final demolition by the French. Until then, the outworks werestrong; and with respect to the interior, every lover of picturesque antiquitiesviewed with interest its fine central tower, its two gates, state apartments, its deep draw-well, prison-vaults, cellars, and subterraneous passage, all of which were fashioned and constructed after the best models of feudalarchitecture.
Most of these, however, are now so much mutilatedand disfigured by the 'miner's blast, ' and in so tottering and shattereda state, that a complete survey cannot be elected without danger from thefragments of masonry that hang in such critical suspense over the visitor'shead. From the principal rampart, however, the stranger may enjoyone of the most delicious views imaginable. In every direction objectsof remarkable beauty or historical interest invite his attention, and furnishabundance of materials for thought and reflection. Turning to thenorth, the rich plain of the March expands before him, through which theriver, drawing its glittering source from the Moravian hills, pours itstide of freshness and fertility. On its right bank he will not fail to observe Schloss-hof, or Castle-court, once a favourite villa of Prince Eugene, where that celebrated captainof his day is said to have matured many of the plans of his subsequent victories. Further on, towards the north, are seen the wallsof Marcheck, with the Castle of Sahn-hof, where Nicholas von Salm, theheroic defender of Vienna against the Turks, closed in peace his eventfulcareer. To the west extends the celebrated plain on which, five hundredyears ago, the haughty Ottakar of Bohemia resigned his life and sceptreto Rudolph of Hapsburg; and where, in modern times, the legions ofNapoleon were met and discomfited by his descendants.
Martin2001Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy !Any print purchased from us maybe returned for any reason for a full refund includingall postage. Shipping:Worldwide. We gladly combine multiple purchases into one package.Terminology:Clickhere to learn more about antique prints and their terminology."Inch to cm" conversion:Clickhere to see our handy "inch to cm" conversion table. Our otherlistings on eBay:Clickhere to see our other listings oneBay.Notes:--- findeurope findcastles
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