The artwork titled “Hohenasperg siege by Georg von Frundsberg in war of Swabian federal versus Herzog Ulrich,” created by Albrecht Dürer in 1519, is assigned to the Northern Renaissance art movement and is categorized as a sketch and study. This piece illustrates the historical event of the siege of Hohenasperg by Georg von Frundsberg’s forces during the conflict with Duke Ulrich of Swabia.
The drawing presents a detailed depiction of the Hohenasperg fortress, strategically positioned on a hill. The surrounding landscape includes various buildings, which may represent nearby towns and the encampments of the besieging forces. Troops can be seen in formation near rows of artillery aimed at the fortification. The perspective offered in the sketch provides a bird’s-eye view, indicating positions and the disposition of forces around the elevated castle. The meticulous linework and the labeling of certain elements within the sketch suggest that it may have been used as a reference for strategic planning or as a record of the event. The attention to topography and positioning is characteristic of study sketches of the time, providing an informative and historical perspective on this military engagement.
