6568 Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) – Map of Gran (Esztergom) with Encampments – Woodcut (1550)
This detailed woodcut print, titled "Bürchoffene abcontrafactur der Hochlöblichen Statt Gran sampt aller Legerstatt und Umbligenden." (Depiction of the highly praised city of Gran along with all encampments and surroundings), originates from Sebastian Münster's monumental work, "Cosmographia Universalis" (Universal Cosmography). First appearing in the 1550 edition, this panoramic view captures the city of Gran (present-day Esztergom, Hungary) and its surrounding military encampments. The illustration meticulously renders the fortified urban layout, the landscape, and the strategic deployment of forces, providing a valuable historical record of a 16th-century siege or military presence.
Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) was a highly influential German cartographer, cosmographer, and Hebrew scholar. He is best known for his "Cosmographia Universalis," first published in 1544, which was one of the earliest and most popular German-language descriptions of the world. Münster's work combined geographical and historical information with ethnographic details and city views, making it a foundational text in the development of modern geography and cartography. The woodcuts in his Cosmographia were produced by various artists under his direction.
Artist or Maker: Sebastian Münster (Author/Compiler)
Dimensions: Approximately 34 cm x 40 cm (sheet size)
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.
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