Elbwangen – 19th-Century Reprint – Sebastian Münster’s Cosmographia – After Hans Rudolf Manuel Deutsch, 1549

Elbwangen – 19th-Century Reprint – Sebastian Münster’s Cosmographia – After Hans Rudolf Manuel Deutsch, 1549 A finely preserved 19th-century reprint book leaf from Sebastian Münster’s Cosmographia Universalis, showing the fortified town of Elbwangen an der Jagst (Baden-Württemberg). The design, originally cut by Hans Rudolf Manuel Deutsch (1525–1571) and signed with his monogram RMD at lower right, depicts the clustered houses of the town, the twin-towered Stiftskirche, and the castle rising on the hillside beyond. At upper center appears a large composite coat of arms, identifying Heinrich, Pfalzgraf and Bishop of Worms, and Provost of Ellwangen. The inscription reads: Elbwangen. Cap. cccxciii. Anno 1549. The verso is printed with German blackletter text and includes a woodcut vignette of armored knights on horseback in combat. The impression is printed on wove paper and is mounted on a piece of backing laid paper. The print is in very good condition except for minor foxing, though the backing sheet shows some wear at the edges. Print Details Image Size: 6.25 × 4.25 in Mat Size: 12.5 × 7.25 in Paper: Wove paper Condition: Very good – age-related discoloration; minor foxing; wear on backing paper; unframed Inscriptions Elbwangen. Cap. cccxciii. Anno 1549. Heinrich, Pfaltzgraffe, Bischof zu Wormbs vnnd Probist zu Elbwangen. Monogram: RMD (Hans Rudolf Manuel Deutsch) Disclaimer I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracy and authenticity of this piece to the best of my ability. However, it is sold as is, with no guarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historical attribution. Tags Elbwangen, Cosmographia, SebastianMünster, 16thCenturyWoodcut, RudolfManuelDeutsch, RMDMonogram, 16thCenturyCityView, GermanTownView, StiftskircheEllwangen, CastleEllwangen, HeraldicCoatofArms, BishopofWorms, HistoricMapPrint Materials AntiqueBookLeaf, 19thCenturyPrint, WovePaper, WoodcutReproduction, BlackletterText, GothicScript, WoodcutIllustration, KnightWoodcut, FacsimileEdition, EarlyPrintmaking, HistoricalIllustration, AntiquarianPrint, DecorativeWallArt