This meticulously detailed woodcut presents a comprehensive map titled "DIS ANDER TAFEL DES RHEINSTROMS/ BEGREIFEND DIE PFALZ WETTERICH EIFEL." (This other table of the Rhine stream, comprising the Palatinate, Wetterau, and Eifel). The map intricately delineates the geography of this vital region in western Germany, showcasing the course of the Rhine River, numerous towns and cities, extensive forests, and mountainous terrain. A large descriptive text block at the top provides additional commentary in German. This print offers a valuable historical perspective on the geographical and political landscape of the Rhine region during the 16th century.

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: Circa 1544-1628

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14 Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) – Map of the Rhine Region: Palatinate, Wetterau, and Eifel – Woodcut (c. 1544-1628)