Hanseatic League Collection (page 2)

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

Maidens Tower, one of the more famous of Tallinns medieval defence towers, dating back to the 14th century, houses a museum and a cafA©. Tallinn, Estonia

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

Old Town and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Toompea Hill, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Estonia

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

Traditional windmill at the Estonian Open Air Museum. This museum is a life-sized reconstruction of an 18th-century rural/fishing village. Rocca al Mare, Tallinn. Estonia

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

Farmhouse from Kullamaa village, dating back to the 19th century. Estonian Open Air Museum, Rocca al Mare. Tallinn, Estonia

Freedom Square with the War of Independence Victory Column. Tallinn, Estonia

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Toompea Hill. Old Town of Tallinn, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Estonia

Drugstore from an old village. Estonian Open Air Museum, Rocca al Mare. Tallinn, Estonia

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

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

Hamburg, Germany, early 1800s
Market place in Hamburg, Germany. Hand-colored engraving

The Hanseatic League ruling on traders accused of breaking the rules, 16th Century (engraving)
3647388 The Hanseatic League ruling on traders accused of breaking the rules, 16th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A merchant ship of the Hanseatic League (engraving)
3647300 A merchant ship of the Hanseatic League (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A merchant ship of the Hanseatic League)

Wagons of the Hanseatic League, Spanish Netherlands, 16th Century (colour litho)
3620668 Wagons of the Hanseatic League, Spanish Netherlands, 16th Century (colour litho) by Heins, Armand Jean (1856-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wagons of the Hanseatic League)

Old warehouses of the Hanseatic League in Hamburg, Germany (b / w photo)
5229962 Old warehouses of the Hanseatic League in Hamburg, Germany (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Merchants of the Hanseatic League making their way the Exchange in solemn procession (chromolitho)
968696 Merchants of the Hanseatic League making their way the Exchange in solemn procession (chromolitho) by European School

Stock Exchange, Alter Wall, Hamburg, Germany (colour photo)
3095173 Stock Exchange, Alter Wall, Hamburg, Germany (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stock Exchange, Alter Wall, Hamburg, Germany)

Hanseatic fifers and drummers, Spanish Netherlands, 16th Century (colour litho)
3620662 Hanseatic fifers and drummers, Spanish Netherlands, 16th Century (colour litho) by Heins, Armand Jean (1856-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hanseatic fifers and drummers)

Trading post of the Hanseatic League in Antwerp, 16th Century (engraving)
3647466 Trading post of the Hanseatic League in Antwerp, 16th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trading post of the Hanseatic League in Antwerp)

The Steelyard, trading base of the Hanseatic League in London, 17th Century (engraving)
3647389 The Steelyard, trading base of the Hanseatic League in London, 17th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Steelyard)

Ships of the Hanseatic League off Copenhagen, 14th Century (engraving)
3647354 Ships of the Hanseatic League off Copenhagen, 14th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ships of the Hanseatic League off Copenhagen)

The Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV entering Lubeck, 1375 (engraving)
3647327 The Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV entering Lubeck, 1375 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV entering Lubeck, 1375)

Map of Rostock, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622
STC138945 Map of Rostock, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Frans Hogenberg (1535-90) c.1572-1617 (coloured engraving) by Hoefnagel

Horsemen carrying banners of the Hanseatic League and some of its member cities, Spanish Netherlands
3620666 Horsemen carrying banners of the Hanseatic League and some of its member cities, Spanish Netherlands, 16th Century (colour litho) by Heins

The Re-Opening of Cologne Cathedral, Notes from the Historical Procession (engraving)
1060305 The Re-Opening of Cologne Cathedral, Notes from the Historical Procession (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Re-Opening of Cologne Cathedral)

map of Luneburg, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum
STC138935 map of Luneburg, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Frans Hogenberg (1535-90) c.1572-1617 (coloured engraving) by Hoefnagel

Derick Berck of Cologne, 1536. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
Derick Berck of Cologne, 1536

Hanseatic league houses on the Motlawa river, Gdansk. Poland
Hanseatic League houses on the Motlawa river, Gdansk, Poland, Europe

Hanseatic league houses on the Motlawa river at sunset, Gdansk. Poland
Hanseatic League houses on the Motlawa River at sunset in the pedestrian zone of Gdansk, Poland, Europe

George Gisze, 1532, (1909). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
George Gisze, 1532, (1909). Portrait of German merchant Georg Gisze. Painting housed in the Gema ldegalerie, Berlin. The German artist Holbein (1497-1543) was court painter to King Henry VIII

The hanseatic city of Rostock at the coast of the german baltic sea. Europe, Germany, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, June

Ratschow Haus, buildt in the middle ages in typical brick gothic style. The hanseatic city of Rostock at the coast of the german baltic sea. Europe, Germany, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, June

The Novgorod Market. Stage design for the opera Sadko by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1920. Private Collection

The Veche in the republic of Novgorod, 1907. Artist: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)
The Veche in the republic of Novgorod, 1907. Private Collection

Novgorod Harbor, 1907. Artist: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)
Novgorod Harbor, 1907. Private Collection

The pacification of Novgorodians. 1335 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov
The pacification of Novgorodians. 1335 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Russian Army capturing Narva on May 11, 1558 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Fall of the Novgorod Republic, 1478 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The bell of the peoples assembly will not ring in Novgorod again (From the Illuminated Compiled Chr Artist)
The bell of the peoples assembly will not ring in Novgorod again (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle), Second half of the16th cen. Found in the collection of Russian National Library, St

Ships of the Hanseatic League of the 14th and 15th century, (1903). Artist: Willy Stower
Ships of the Hanseatic League of the 14th and 15th century, (1903). 1 and 3: Cologne ships of the year 1400; 2: Wisnar ship; 4: Lubeck ship; 5: Danzig ship; 6: Elbing ship

On the Alster in Hamburg, 1910. Artist: Liebermann, Max (1847-1935)
On the Alster in Hamburg, 1910. Found in the collection of the Dresden State Art Collections

Theodosy Boretsky gives Ratmirs sword to Miroslav, c1808. Theodosy Boretsky gives Ratmirs sword to Miroslav, chief of Novgorodians and Marthas selected husband for her daughter Xenia

Headquarters of the Hanse Merchants or Esterlings in London, 1667
The Steel Yard in Thames Street, headquarters of the Hanse Merchants or Esterlings in London, England as it appeared in 1667

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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.