Sebastian Munster - Set of 2: Panoramic Cityscapes and Fortified Towns - Woodcuts (16th C.)
"Views of Famous Cities and Strongholds" presents two detailed panoramic woodcut vistas depicting prominent European townscapes, castle ramparts, and civic spires set against surrounding hills and waterways. Published within Sebastian Munster's monumental geographical surveys, these prints provided sixteenth-century scholars with authentic visual representations of regional capitals. Sebastian Munster was a renowned German cartographer, cosmographer, and Hebrew scholar celebrated for producing the Cosmographia, one of the earliest and most influential descriptions of the world in the German language. Artist or Maker: Sebastian Munster. Dimensions: Approximately 31 cm x 21 cm. Medium: Woodcuts. Date: 16th Century. SKU: Munster_BAG
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"Views of Famous Cities and Strongholds" presents two detailed panoramic woodcut vistas depicting prominent European townscapes, castle ramparts, and civic spires set against surrounding hills and waterways. Published within Sebastian Munster's monumental geographical surveys, these prints provided sixteenth-century scholars with authentic visual representations of regional capitals. Sebastian Munster was a renowned German cartographer, cosmographer, and Hebrew scholar celebrated for producing the Cosmographia, one of the earliest and most influential descriptions of the world in the German language. Artist or Maker: Sebastian Munster. Dimensions: Approximately 31 cm x 21 cm. Medium: Woodcuts. Date: 16th Century. SKU: Munster_BAG
Condition
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.