Bilder Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) – Map of Germany and Central Europe – Germany – Woodcut (1550)

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"Das Dritte Buch der Weltbeschreibung" features a schematic woodcut map of Germany and surrounding regions, including Bohemia, Bavaria, Saxony, and Westphalia. The map uses a simplified topographical style to show the relative positions of major territories and cities such as Basel, Strasbourg, and Hamburg. This work is a woodcut from a German edition of the Cosmographia, published by Heinrich Petri in Basel. It serves as the title page for the third book of the series, which focuses specifically on the description of the German nation and its historical territories.

Sebastian Münster was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and professor at the University of Basel. He was one of the most influential scholars of the Reformation era, known for his work in geography, mathematics, and Hebrew studies. His Cosmographia was the first systematic, encyclopedic description of the world in the German language and remained a standard reference work for over a century. Münster is celebrated for his ability to synthesize historical narrative with cartographic data, making the study of the world accessible to a broad public through his extensively illustrated publications.

Artist or Maker:
Sebastian Münster.

Dimensions:
Approximately 36 cm x 25 cm.

Medium:
Woodcut.

Date:
1550.

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.