66 Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) – Princely-Episcopal Lazaretto, or the Town of Schlesslaz – Woodcut (1552)
This meticulously detailed woodcut presents a panoramic bird's-eye view of "Das Fürstbischöfflich Schloßlazarett, etwa ein Dorf des Heiligen Römischen Reiches, aber izunein ziertliche Statt" (The Princely-Episcopal Lazaretto, formerly a village of the Holy Roman Empire, but now a beautiful town), identified as Schlesslaz. The print intricately renders the town's buildings, its defensive walls, and the river flowing through its vicinity. The surrounding landscape includes rolling hills, cultivated fields, and orchards. Above the scene, a winged allegorical figure holding a coat of arms adds a decorative and symbolic element. This illustration captures the urban fabric and historical context of a German town in the mid-16th century, reflecting the detailed documentation typical of its era.
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, covering a wide array of geographical, historical, and cultural subjects. Münster's efforts significantly contributed to the spread of 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: 1552
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