Bilder Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) – View of Sion (Sitten, Switzerland) – Woodcut (Circa 1550-1590)

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This large woodcut provides a detailed bird's-eye topographical view of the city of Sion (Sitten in German), the capital of the canton of Valais in Switzerland. The view prominently features the city nestled in the Rhône valley, dominated by the two fortified hills: Valère, crowned by the Basilica of Valeria, and Tourbillon, topped by the ruins of the Bishop's castle. The print details the city walls, major buildings, and the surrounding mountainous landscape. This view was published in 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 40 cm

Medium: Woodcut

Date: Circa 1550-1590

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