Abcontrafehtung der schönen und weitberühmten Statt Leon

Cartographer / Artist: Sebastian Münster (1488–1552)

Date Created: c. 1550–1580

Medium: Print

Physical Dimensions: 14.8 x 12.2 inches

Geographic Scope: Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Archive Catalog ID: 995

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Europe

A 16th-century German woodcut panorama depicting Lyon, France, framed by a decorative strapwork border and featuring key topographical landmarks along the Saône and Rhône rivers from Münster's *Cosmographia*.

Condition: Moderate age. toning and dampstaining along the outer margins.. Center vertical fold as issued with minor wear and light discoloration along the seam.. Minor edge wear and short tears along outer paper borders.. Pencil annotation (#995) in lower right margin.. Verso: Moderate age toning and marginal dampstaining.. Verso: Old paper tape reinforcements along the centerfold fold at top and bottom edges.. Verso: Fraying and light chipping along outer margins.. Verso: Penciled stock number "(4043/38)" in lower right margin.

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Abcontrafehtung der schönen und weitberühmten Statt Leon

By Sebastian Münster (1488–1552)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1550–1580 Print by Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) documenting Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Measures 14.8 x 12.2 inches. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Print
Sheet / Plate Size
14.8 x 12.2 inches
Date / Era
c. 1550–1580
Geographic Scope
Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Archive Catalog ID
995
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Moderate age
  • toning and dampstaining along the outer margins.
  • Center vertical fold as issued with minor wear and light discoloration along the seam.
  • Minor edge wear and short tears along outer paper borders.
  • Pencil annotation (#995) in lower right margin.
  • Verso: Moderate age toning and marginal dampstaining.
  • Verso: Old paper tape reinforcements along the centerfold fold at top and bottom edges.
  • Verso: Fraying and light chipping along outer margins.
  • Verso: Penciled stock number "(4043/38)" in lower right margin.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A 16th-century German woodcut panorama depicting Lyon, France, framed by a decorative strapwork border and featuring key topographical landmarks along the Saône and Rhône rivers from Münster's *Cosmographia*.

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