Important woodcut map of the Holy Roman Empire by Sebastian Münster

Sebastian Münster's woodcut map of the Holy Roman Empire is an important 16th-century cartographic record, depicting in great detail the vast territory that included Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, and Bohemia (modern-day Czech Republic). Characterized by an unusual orientation with south positioned at the top of the page, the map offers an original yet precise view of the political and geographical structure of one of the main European empires of the time. Produced using the woodcut technique, it combines scientific rigor and artistic quality, representing borders, major cities, and fundamental landscape features crucial for understanding the historical and territorial layout of the Renaissance.

The work embodies the Renaissance intent to know and represent the world with rigor and beauty, thus serving as an emblematic example of how art and science intertwined in historical maps of the era. Owning this map means connecting with a fundamental piece of European history and its cartographic representation.

Material of unique quality

Print on handmade Amalfi Paper
Sheet size: 40 x 30 cm
With frame: 43 x 33 cm
Material: artwork printed on exquisite handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges
Frame: Light brown, handcrafted from beech wood and wood pulp