Night Watchman with Halberd | Wilhelm Lichtenheld | 1857 20th Century with towering flames engulfing the

with towering flames engulfing the city

creating a shimmering effect that brings a sense of movement to the otherwise still night

1864–1935)

Escher's use of space

Night Watchman with Halberd | Wilhelm Lichtenheld | 1857 20th Century with towering flames engulfing theNight Watchman with Halberd (1857) by Wilhelm Lichtenheld (18191901) captures the quiet solitude of a medieval city after dark. Beneath moonlit arches, a weary night watchman rests with his halberd, while shadowed bridges and distant towers recede into the mist. Lichtenheld's masterful use of light and atmosphere evokes a timeless sense of mystery, vigilance, and the stillness of the sleeping city. Frame: Created from high quality wood, milled with