This is not a print or a copy - this is the original painting by John D. Benson used as the cover for Muse Software’s 1981 game “Castle Wolfenstein” - the game that inspired id Software’s “Castle Wolfenstein 3D”!  Castle Wolfenstein is the first in the genre of stealth-based computer games.  Created by Muse software, it was available on the Apple II, DOS, Atari 8-bit family and the Commodore 64.

According to mobygames.com, in the 200th anniversary issue of Computer Gaming, World Castle Wolfenstein was proclaimed the third best game of all time by its readers. Read more about Castle Wolfenstein on Wikipedia as well as see the artwork on the packaging: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Wolfenstein

The dimensions of the piece (including matte and frame) are 27 1/4 inches by 23 1/4 inches. Also included are the original C64 manual and game disk (NOTE: disk slipcover is *not* original, and I don’t know if the disk still works).

Proudly show off the retro gaming geek that you are and hang this is your home, office, boardroom, or subterranean lair!  Good luck on your bidding, schweinhund!

Note:  Shipping is not included and shipping method must include a signature for receipt of the item.

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On Feb-13-11 at 17:21:41 PST, seller added the following information:

Update:  Answering the "how big is the matte area" question: the matte opening is 21"x17"

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On Feb-13-11 at 20:49:08 PST, seller added the following information:

Update 2: I've added two closeup shots to show the detail.  Also the original artist has contact me to let me know the painting is done with Alkyd Oils, not watercolor.