63 Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) – True Depiction of the Capital City Nuremberg – Woodcut (c. 1544-1628)
This meticulously detailed woodcut presents a panoramic bird's-eye view of "Nurnberg" (Nuremberg), titled "Plan der Hauptstadt Nurnberg wahre Abconterfactur" (True depiction of the capital city Nuremberg). The print intricately renders the historic German city within its formidable walls, with a river flowing through its heart, numerous buildings, churches, and bridges. The surrounding countryside with rolling hills and distant structures completes the extensive landscape. This illustration captures the urban fabric and architectural splendor of Nuremberg in the 16th century, serving as a significant historical and topographical record.
Sebastian Münster was a pioneering German cartographer, cosmographer, and Hebrew scholar. He is most renowned for his monumental Cosmographia (first published in 1544), which was one of the earliest German-language descriptions of the world. This hugely popular and influential atlas-chronicle included hundreds of woodcut maps, city views, and illustrations of both real and mythical creatures, as well as natural phenomena. Münster's efforts significantly contributed to the spread of geographical and urban historical knowledge during the Renaissance, making his Cosmographia a landmark achievement in publishing history.
Artist or Maker: Sebastian Münster
Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm x 40 cm
Medium: Woodcut
Date: Circa 1544-1628
Condition Report:
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