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The universal cosmography (...)

(The Creation)

This is a rare, original, colored woodcut by Sebastian Münster from 1552.

Title: The universal cosmography (...)

Area: The creation
Cartographer: Sebastian Münster (1488 - 1552)
Year: 1552
Print area size: approx. 12x16cm
Technology: Woodcut
Condition (Perfect/Very Good/Good/Fair/Fair/Poor): In good to fair condition. More browned in keeping with age.
Remarks: A rare, sought-after woodcut in decorative color. The title page of Sebastian Münster's Cosmographia shows Genesis - the creation of the world. The woodcut vividly depicts the creation of heaven, earth and seas, with fire falling from the sky, as well as the creation of birds, fish and land animals (including a unicorn). A sailing ship can be seen in the foreground. The Almighty watches over creation from above, along with two archangels in the upper corners. Two strange creatures can be seen in the bottom corners.

English description:

A rare, sought-after woodcut in decorative color. The title page of Sebastian Münster's Cosmographia depicts Genesis—the creation of the world. The woodcut vividly depicts the creation of heaven, earth, and seas, with fire descending from the sky, as well as the creation of birds, fish, and land animals (including a unicorn). A sailing ship can be seen in the foreground. The Almighty watches over creation from above, along with two archangels in the upper corners. Two strange creatures can be seen in the lower corners. French text. This woodcut was published by Sebastin Munster in 1552. It measures approx. 12 x 16 cm (image) and is in good to fair condition. There is some browning due to age.

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