This detailed engraved map, split across two pages, features the regions of Basel (Basilien) and Swabia (Sveviae). Originating from Sebastian Münster's monumental work, "Cosmographia Universalis" (Universal Cosmography), and first appearing in its 1550 edition, the map provides an intricate representation of these Central European areas. It meticulously details rivers, mountainous terrain, and numerous small towns and settlements, showcasing the advanced cartographic knowledge and dense information characteristic of 16th-century maps.

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.

Artist or Maker: Sebastian Münster

Dimensions: Approximately 34 cm x 40 cm

Medium: Woodcut

Date: 1550

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6619 Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) – Map of Basel and Swabia (Basilien et Sveviae Descriptio) – Woodcut (1550)