Hanseatic League Collection

Map of the extent of the Hanseatic League in about 1400. The Hanseatic League was an alliance of about 100 north German towns and trading interests important in northern Europe from the 13th century

The Merchant Georg Gisze, 1532. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
The Merchant Georg Gisze, 1532. Painting housed in the Gemaldegalerie, Berlin. From A History of Painting, Volume IV by Haldane MacFall. [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, 1911]

Tallinns Old Town and a cruise ship at Linnahall Harbour in the background. Tallinn, Estonia

Street cafes and historic houses on the market square, Bremen, Germany

Art Nouveau architecture (Jugendstil architecture) at Strelnieku Street, Stockholm School of Economics. A Unesco World Heritage Site. Riga, Latvia

Golden House (1609). Gdansk, Poland

Baltic amber, the gold of the Baltic, in the Amber museum. Gdansk, Poland

The famous Gate #2 where the strikes in the Gdansk Shipyard (Stocznia Gdanskа
The famous Gate #2 where the strikes in the Gdansk Shipyard (Stocznia Gdanskð░, formerly Lenin Shipyard) began and where Solidarity mouvement (Solidarnosc) was founded in September 1980

Bastion Hill Park (Bastejkalns Park) is a beautiful and quiet park along a channel of the Daugava river, in the very center of Riga. Latvia

Modern buildings near the Daugava river. Riga, Latvia

Detail of the house of the Brotherhood of the Blackheads dating back to 1334, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Riga, Latvia

Medieval defence walls, dating back to the 14th century. Tallinn, Estonia

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, dating back to the 19th century, in Toompea Hill. Old Town of Tallinn, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Estonia

House of the Brotherhood of the Blackheads dating back to 1334, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Riga, Latvia

Hermann von Wedigh III (died 1560), 1532. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
Hermann von Wedigh III (died 1560), 1532

The Fall of Novgorod. Found in the Collection of Chazen Museum of Art, Madison

The Veche in the republic of Novgorod, 1861. Khudyakov, Vasili Grigorievich (1826-1871). Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Odessa

Windows of the Great Mill (Wielki Mlyn) built by the Teutonic Knights in 1350. Gdansk, Poland

Traditional houses in the Old Town, Gdansk. Poland

Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the old town. Gdansk, Poland

The Old Town and the tower of Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Gdansk. Poland

Neptune Fountain in Gdansk, Poland

The Motlawa river in Gdansk and the historical centre. Poland

Bergens Old Town. Bergen, Norway

The Bryggen District, a former counter of the Hanseatic League and nowadays a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mount Floyen at twilight. Bergen, Norway

Detail of a house in Bergens Old Town. Bergen, Norway

Fishing and trading wooden warehouses in the Bryggen District, a former counter of the Hanseatic League. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bergen. Norway

Old door in Bergens Old Town. Bergen, Norway

Wooden statue of St Jack on a wooden house facade. Warehouse in the Bryggen District, a former counter of the Hanseatic League. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bergen. Norway

Wooden statue of a deer on a house facade. Warehouse in the Bryggen District, a former counter of the Hanseatic League. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bergen. Norway

Bell peppers. Central market (Centraltirgus). Riga, Latvia

The castle on the banks of the Daugava river. Riga, Latvia

Wooden houses of the Baltic Sea village of Jurmala. Riga, Latvia

St. Peters Church built in 1209 and the museum of the Brotherhood of Blackheads house
St.Peters Church built in 1209 and the museum of the Brotherhood of Blackheads house. Riga, Latvia

Freedom Monument. Riga, Latvia

The Old Town, a Unesco World Heritage Site, and the Daugava river. Riga, Latvia

Detail of a restaurant in the Old Town, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Riga, Latvia

The Nativity of Christ Orthodox Cathedral. Riga, Latvia

The Old Town and the Daugava river. Riga, Latvia

Sun clock in a historical house in Dlugi Targ, the Long Market Street, in the Old Town of Gdansk. Poland

The Old Town and the Motlawa river in Gdansk. Poland

The medieval crane (Zuraw) at the Old Town and the Motlawa river in Gdansk. Poland

The galleon Gdynia that makes tourist trips from Gdansk to Westerplatte cruising in the Motlawa river. Gdansk, Poland

Detail of a historical house in Dlugi Targ, the Long Market Street, in the Old Town of Gdansk. Poland

House at the Dlugi Targ (Long Market street). Gdansk, Poland

Old Town of Tallinn, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Tallinn, Estonia

Viru street in the Old Town of Tallinn, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Tallinn, Estonia

Old Town view from Toompea Hill, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Tallinn, Estonia

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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.