Bilder Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) – Map of Lake Constance (Bodensee, Germany/Switzerland/Austria) – Woodcut (Circa 1550-1590)

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This woodcut map provides a geographical overview of Lake Constance ("Bodensee"), situated on the Rhine at the northern foot of the Alps, bordering Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It details the lake and surrounding regions, identifying numerous towns such as Constance, Bregenz, Lindau, and Überlingen, along with rivers and topographical features. The map is presented as an illustration within German gothic script text, originating from Sebastian Münster's monumental 16th-century work, Cosmographia.

Sebastian Münster was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and Christian Hebraist scholar. His Cosmographia (first published in 1544) was one of the most successful and widely read books of the 16th century, going through numerous editions in various languages. He was influential in reviving geography in Germany and known for his detailed maps, city views, and encyclopedic descriptions of the world.

Artist or Maker: Sebastian Münster

Dimensions: Approximately 32 cm x 22 cm

Medium: Woodcut

Date: Circa 1550-1590

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