Hand-colored woodblock print by Sebastian Munster, 1610
€125.00
This authentic antique print, measuring 20.5 cm × 32.5 cm , created by Sebastian Munster as a fine example of Hand-colored woodblock print work from the 17th Century (1600s).
Published by Sebastian Münster, it is preserved in Very Good condition and displays remarkable period craftsmanship.
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This Antwerp Map by Sebastian Münster titled ‘Beschreibung der Statt Antorff …. Cap. Cciii.’ is a coloured woodcut plan from Sebastian Münster’s Cosmographia. Published around 1610, it presents a compact and detailed 17th‑century view of the city. The print shows Antwerp’s fortifications, cathedral, and harbour, reflecting the city’s importance as a major European trade centre.
The page measures 32.5 x 20.5 cm, while the plan itself is about 12.5 x 15.6 cm. It is printed with German text and includes a verso portrait of the Duke of Alva. The page stays in very good condition and retains its original hand colouring. This Antwerp Map by Sebastian Münster combines historical significance with the charm of early woodcut printing.
Collectors of antique maps and European city views value this map for its rarity, vivid colouring, and association with one of the 17th century’s most influential geographic works.
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The 17th century greatly advanced mapmaking and printmaking, with copperplate engraving enabling cartographers to create detailed and accurate maps. During the Dutch Golden Age, increased trade and exploration boosted the demand for maps, turning map printing into a major industry. Skilled engravers carved designs into copper plates, applied ink, and pressed paper to produce fine prints. After printing, artisans hand-colored maps to enhance their beauty and clarity. Copperplate printing replaced woodcuts, offering smoother lines and finer details. Renowned mapmakers like Blaeu, Janssonius, and Hondius combined scientific knowledge with artistic skill. This era produced remarkable atlases, such as Joan Blaeu’s Atlas Maior. Maps not only charted geography but reflected political power, trade routes, and scientific discoveries. Printed maps became essential for navigation, colonization, and education. Dutch publishers led Europe’s map market, shaping global cartographic standards. These original maps remain prized for their detail and artistry, influencing future mapmaking and holding high value for collectors and museums today.
| Dimensions | 20.5 × 32.5 cm |
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| Technique | Hand-colored woodblock print |
| Published by | Sebastian Münster |
| Publish Date | 1610 |
Our antique prints are carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival.
Smaller prints are shipped in acid-free, flat protective packaging, while larger works are securely rolled and sent in a sturdy tube to preserve their condition.
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Our highest classification. These prints are clean, bright, and exceptionally well-preserved, featuring a strong and crisp image. No notable imperfections.
Prints in this condition show a clean, sharp image. Paper quality or margin size may vary slightly. Minor age-related characteristics, such as small wormholes, light toning, or tiny separations may be present depending on the print date.
No major imperfections. Any minor flaws or historical repairs are fully noted in the product description. Overall a well-preserved and collectible piece.
These prints show noticeable imperfections such as foxing, weaker image strength, or longer separations, but remain collectible. All visible characteristics are clearly described.
