Sebastian Munster Collection

Map of Palestine, 1588
16th century map of Palestine. North is towards upper right. Published in 1588, this German map shows the geography of Palestine, centred on the area that later become the state of Israel

Gypsy family in the sixteenth century
3782219 Gypsy family in the sixteenth century; (add.info.: Gypsy family reproduced from a woodcut in a 1552 folio of Sebastian Munster's Cosmographie Universelle)

Court Fool
3782179 Court Fool; (add.info.: Court Fool, reproduced from a woodcut in a 1552 folio of Sebastian Munster's Cosmographie Universelle)

Illustration from "Kosmographie" by Sebastian Munster, plate 46 from Woodcuts from, ... 1937
Illustration from "Kosmographie" by Sebastian Munster, plate 46 from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century, 1564, assembled into portfolio 1937

Monstrous whale devouring humans, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia
5669002 Monstrous whale devouring humans, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia by Sebastian Munster (woodcut) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); Photo eAF Fotografie; German, out of copyright

Noahs Ark and the deluge, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia
5668990 Noahs Ark and the deluge, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia; by Sebastian Munster (woodcut) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); Photo eAF Fotografie; German, out of copyright

Portrait of Sebastian Munster from a 1550 edition of his Cosmographia (woodcut)
5668987 Portrait of Sebastian Munster from a 1550 edition of his Cosmographia (woodcut) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); (add.info.: Sebastian Munster (1488-1552)); Photo eAF Fotografie; German

Monstrous whale devouring humans, from 1550 edition of
5669000 Monstrous whale devouring humans, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia by Sebastian Munster (woodcut) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); Photo eAF Fotografie; German, out of copyright

A witch summons a three headed demon, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia
5668994 A witch summons a three headed demon, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia by Sebastian Munster (woodcut) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); Photo eAF Fotografie; German, out of copyright

Mining with water wheel, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia
5668989 Mining with water wheel, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia by Sebastian Munster (woodcut) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); Photo eAF Fotografie; German, out of copyright

De Europa, quae nostro aeuo Christianum a map of Christian Europe
5668991 De Europa, quae nostro aeuo Christianum a map of Christian Europe, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia by Sebastian Munster (woodcut) by Munster

Sebastian Munster (engraving)
5219333 Sebastian Munster (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sebastian Munster)

Illustration from Cosmographia by Sebastian Muenster, Basel 1544 (engraving)
833816 Illustration from Cosmographia by Sebastian Muenster, Basel 1544 (engraving) by Swiss School, (16th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; Swiss, out of copyright

Cooking pot and waiting diner from 1550 edition of Cosmographia
5668988 Cooking pot and waiting diner from 1550 edition of Cosmographia by Sebastian Munster (woodcut) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); (add.info)

Sol et Venus, 1536 (hand-coloured woodcut print)
986378 Sol et Venus, 1536 (hand-coloured woodcut print) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sol et Venus. From Organum Uranicum. Sebastian Munster (1489-1552)

Sebastian Munster, German cosmographer
6039967 Sebastian Munster, German cosmographer. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sebastian Munster, German cartographer, cosmographer and Christian Hebraist scholar)

Sebastian Muenster, German cartographer, cosmographer and author of Cosmographia
5208055 Sebastian Muenster, German cartographer, cosmographer and author of Cosmographia, the earliest work describing the world in German (engraving) by German School

Horologiographia, post priorem aeditionem per Sebast. Munsterum, 1533. Creator: Workshop of Hans Holbein the Younger
Horologiographia, post priorem aeditionem per Sebast. Munsterum, 1533

Portrait of the cosmographer Sebastian Munster (1489-1552), c. 1550. Artist: Amberger, Christoph (ca. 1500-1562)
Portrait of the cosmographer Sebastian Munster (1489-1552), c. 1550. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Cross-staffs used for surveying, 1551. In this case they are being used to measure the width of a river by triangulation. From Rudimenta Mathematica by Sebastian Munster. (Basel, 1551)

Surveying and timekeeping, 1551. On the left are various different kinds of sundial and a clock with a single arm. On the right a survey is being made of the height of the tower, using quadrants

Surveying, 1551. Obtaining the height of a building by the use of a cross-staff. From Rudimenta Mathematica by Sebastian Munster. (Basel, 1551)

Using a quadrant with a plumb bob to calculate the height of a tower by triangulation, 1551. From Rudimenta Mathematica by Sebastian Munster. (Basel, 1551)

Mining, 1550. In the foreground ore is being broken up with a hammer, while in the background a man is wheeling a truck full of ore out of the mine on a track with wooden rails

Paris city plan, by Sebastian Munster, 1530
Cartography, France, 16th century - Paris city plan, 1530, by Sebastian Munster

16th Century woodcut print. Artwork entitled Whale eating men from Cosmographia Universalis, Sebastian Munster (Basel, 1550)

1509 Istanbul earthquake, artwork
1509 Istanbul earthquake. Artwork of the destruction after the earthquake of 10th September 1509 in Istanbul, Turkey. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.2 and was followed by 45 days of aftershocks

Sebastain Munster, German cartographer
Sebastian Munster (1488-1552), German cartographer. Munster was born at Ingelheim near Mainz. He was professor of Hebrew at the University of Basel and edited the Hebrew Bible

Sebastian Munster, German cartographer
Sebastian Munster (1488-1552), German cartographer. Munster was born at Ingelheim near Mainz. He was professor of Hebrew at the University of Basel and edited the Hebrew Bible

Map of the Americas, 1550
16th century map of the Americas. Published in 1550, this German map shows a rudimentary geography of the newly-discovered Americas

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Sebastian Munster: A Renaissance Cartographer and Illustrator Sebastian Munster, a prominent figure in the 16th-century world of cartography and illustration, left an indelible mark on the field with his groundbreaking works. Born in 1488, Munster's contributions to geography and art continue to captivate scholars and enthusiasts alike. One of his notable creations is the "Map of Palestine" from his renowned publication "Kosmographie. " Published in 1588, this map provided invaluable insights into the region during that era. Munster's attention to detail allowed readers to explore the Holy Land through vivid illustrations that showcased its topography, cities, and landmarks. Munster's artistic prowess shines through various woodcuts found within "Cosmographia. " Plate 46 features a monstrous whale devouring humans—a chilling depiction that both fascinates and horrifies viewers. Another woodcut portrays Noah's Ark amidst the deluge—an awe-inspiring image capturing one of humanity's most enduring stories. In addition to these captivating scenes, Sebastian Munster himself was immortalized in a portrait included in a 1550 edition of Cosmographia. This woodcut offers us a glimpse into the visage of this influential figure who dedicated his life to expanding our understanding of the world. Munster also explored mythical creatures through his work. His illustrations featured sea monsters lurking beneath ocean waves as well as terrestrial beasts roaming uncharted lands. These imaginative depictions added an element of wonderment to his maps while fueling curiosity about what lay beyond known territories. Beyond fantastical creatures, Munster delved into supernatural themes too. In one engraving from Cosmographia, we witness a witch summoning a three-headed demon—a testament to Munster's fascination with folklore and mysticism prevalent during those times. Not limited solely to illustration but also interested in technological advancements, Sebastian Munter depicted mining operations with a water wheel.