Der alten vnd herlichen Statt Poitiers contrafactur

Cartographer / Artist: Sebastian Münster

Date Created: c. 1580

Medium: Print

Physical Dimensions: 16.6 x 21.2 inches

Geographic Scope: Poitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Archive Catalog ID: 1001

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Europe

This authentic 16th-century woodcut provides a panoramic bird's-eye perspective of the walled city of Poitiers, complete with city gates, churches, coats of arms, and a numbered index in German.

Condition: Moderate age. toning and light foxing around outer margins.. Small ink or burn mark near the lower. left bridge area.. Minor edge wear along the upper left margin.. Strong, clear woodblock printing quality with visible key text.. Verso: Centrefold repaired with old paper tape and adhesive staining along the gutter. Verso: Moderate age toning, handling smudges, and scattered foxing. Verso: Minor edge wear and slight fraying at top and bottom margins

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Der alten vnd herlichen Statt Poitiers contrafactur

By Sebastian Münster

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1580 Print by Sebastian Münster documenting Poitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Measures 16.6 x 21.2 inches. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$85
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Print
Sheet / Plate Size
16.6 x 21.2 inches
Date / Era
c. 1580
Geographic Scope
Poitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Archive Catalog ID
1001
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Moderate age
  • toning and light foxing around outer margins.
  • Small ink or burn mark near the lower
  • left bridge area.
  • Minor edge wear along the upper left margin.
  • Strong, clear woodblock printing quality with visible key text.
  • Verso: Centrefold repaired with old paper tape and adhesive staining along the gutter
  • Verso: Moderate age toning, handling smudges, and scattered foxing
  • Verso: Minor edge wear and slight fraying at top and bottom margins

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

This authentic 16th-century woodcut provides a panoramic bird's-eye perspective of the walled city of Poitiers, complete with city gates, churches, coats of arms, and a numbered index in German.

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