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Bilder Sebastian Munster (1488–1552) – Germany - Antique Region of the Allgäu in Swabia
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This antique woodcut is from a later edition of Sebastian Munster’s Cosmographia. The woodcut depicts the Allgäu region of southern Germany, showing its cities, rivers, and topography. The work is a historical and geographical document illustrating the region as it was understood in the late 16th century.
Sebastian Munster was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and Hebrew scholar. He is best known for his Cosmographia, published in 1544, one of the earliest and most popular works to provide a comprehensive geographical and historical description of the world. The book was published in multiple languages and had numerous editions, making it a highly influential work of the 16th century.
Artist or Maker: Sebastian Munster.
Dimensions: Approximately 32 × 20 cm.
Medium: Woodcut.
Date: 1598.
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.
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