60 Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) – Discovery and Voyages: Battle Scene in the Indies – Woodcut (c. 1544-1628)
This dynamic woodcut, titled "Erfindung vnd Schiffarten" (Discovery and Voyages), depicts a fierce battle or confrontation between numerous figures, some armed with swords and other weapons. The scene unfolds within an urban or fortified setting, with buildings visible in the background, suggesting a conflict in a colonized territory or during an exploratory encounter. This print captures a historical military engagement, reflecting the often violent encounters during the early periods of European exploration and colonial expansion in the Indies, as documented in 16th-century chronicles.
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 historical 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 20 cm
Medium: Woodcut
Date: Circa 1544-1628
Condition Report:
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