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The Fortress of Königstein: Courtyard with the Brunnenhaus Königstein

Bernardo Bellotto, c. 1756–1758

The painting shows the courtyard of the Castle from the west. In the middle distance is the Brunnenhaus, with the Magdalenenburg partly concealed to the left. Left foreground is a wing of the Georgenburg and on the right is part of the old Arsenal.

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Title of artwork, date

The Fortress of Königstein: Courtyard with the Brunnenhaus Königstein, c. 1756–1758

Date supported

1983

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

132.1 x 236.2 cm

Grant

25000

Total cost

256299

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