Karl Julius von Leypold

Karl Julius von Leypold was an artist active in the early 19th century, with his documented practice dating specifically to 1806. His known output consists primarily of detailed topographical drawings depicting significant historical architecture, notably castles and ruins located along the Rhine and Lauter rivers.

The surviving works emphasize meticulous documentation, serving as historical records of structures such as Das Schloss zu Kaiserslautern and Schloss Lauter zwischen Creutznach u. Zweibrücken an d. Lauter. Six of his drawings are currently represented in museum collections, establishing the credibility and historical importance of his output. These works are generally characterized by their focused attention to medieval and baroque sites, including Schloss Lindenfels bei Weinheim im Odenwald and Das alte Schloss Gutenfeis bei Caub am Rhein.

The collection holdings of Karl Julius von Leypold prints are preserved by the National Gallery of Art. The accessibility of this historical material confirms its museum-quality designation, with many of his works now residing in the public domain, allowing for the circulation of high-quality prints for study and preservation.