10050 Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) – View of the Fortress of Griechisch Wessenburg (Belgrade) – Woodcut (1550)
This woodcut is a historical, bird’s-eye view of the fortified town of Griechisch Wessenburg (historically identified as Belgrade) on the riverbank. The illustration details the castle's defenses and surrounding architecture, with ships visible on the river. The accompanying German text provides a historical narrative regarding the fortress's siege and conquest by the Turks in 1440. The woodcut technique places the print within Sebastian Münster's Cosmographia, a major 16th-century source for geographical and historical documentation.
Sebastian Münster was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and Hebrew scholar who was one of the most influential German scholars of the Renaissance. He is best known for his Cosmographia, which was the earliest German-language description of the world and one of the most widely circulated books of the 16th century. His works were instrumental in disseminating geographical knowledge and Renaissance ideals across Europe.
Artist or Maker: Sebastian Münster
Dimensions: Approximately 36 cm x 23 cm
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.
| Värdering | 300 - 400 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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