7068 Sebastian Munster (1488–1552) – The City of Freiburg in Breisgau (Germany) – Woodcut Engraving (c. 1570)
This woodcut engraving, with its title in old German, "Die Statte Freyburg in Bryßgaw...," provides a detailed bird's-eye view of the city of Freiburg in Breisgau, Germany. The double-page print illustrates the city's oval layout, its surrounding defensive walls, and the intricate network of streets and buildings within. The engraving includes a detailed, numbered key below that identifies various landmarks. This work is a plate from Sebastian Münster's seminal work, "Cosmographia," a landmark publication of the Renaissance that documented the known world through text, maps, and city views.
Sebastian Münster was a renowned German cartographer, cosmographer, and author. His most famous work, "Cosmographia," was one of the earliest and most influential descriptions of the world in the German language. The book's detailed woodcut illustrations were highly valued and played a crucial role in shaping the European understanding of geography during the 16th century. Heinrich Tube was one of the engravers who contributed to the woodcuts in this influential publication.
Artist or Maker: After Sebastian Münster; engraved by Heinrich Tube
Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm x 38 cm
Medium: Woodcut Engraving
Date: c. 1570
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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