Bilder Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) – View of the Swabian Lands – Woodcut (Circa 1570)

Beskrivning

This sheet is an original text and woodcut page, taken from a section titled "Das Ander Buch" (The Second Book). The prominent central image is a topographical map labeled "Die Statt Offen und Vmbligender Landtßchafft" (The City of Ofen and Surrounding Landscape). The map provides a detailed view of a river valley and the hilly landscape surrounding the town of Ofen (Buda, Hungary, which formed part of the historical region of Swabia, or Schwabenland, in this encyclopedic work's context). The surrounding German letterpress text discusses the geography and historical context of the land, including various castles and towns. This geographical and topographical work originates from a posthumous edition of Sebastian Münster’s renowned Cosmographia, the pivotal 16th-century compendium of world geography, which helped define the Renaissance understanding of European cities.

Sebastian Münster was a German cartographer, theologian, and cosmographer whose work provided a crucial geographical overview of the world in the Renaissance. His Cosmographia was one of the most successful books of the century, making complex geographical knowledge widely accessible.

Artist or Maker: Sebastian Münster

Dimensions: Approximately 35 × 22 cm

Medium: Woodcut

Date: Circa 1570

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.