Die Heylige Statt Jerusalem/contrafehtet nach Form und Gestalt wie sie zu unsern zeiten erbawen ist

Cartographer / Artist: Sebastian Münster

Date Created: c. 1588

Medium: Hand-colored woodcut

Physical Dimensions: 12 x 15.5 inches (30.5 x 39.5 cm)

Geographic Scope: Jerusalem, Israel

Archive Catalog ID: 1588

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Holy Land & Sacred Geography

A vibrant woodcut panoramic view of Jerusalem from Sebastian Münster's celebrated *Cosmographia*, depicting key biblical landmarks, city walls, and an inset view of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Condition: Light uniform age. toning and minor margin handling creases.. Archival/hinging tape affixed at top margin corners on recto.. Early hand coloring remains bright and well. preserved.. Clean impression on laid paper with full printed German text below.. Verso details. Disbound leaves joined along center seam with archival tape repair.. Age. toning, mild surface soiling, and light creasing near corners.. Fraying along edges and pencil inventory marks in margins.

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Die Heylige Statt Jerusalem/contrafehtet nach Form und Gestalt wie sie zu unsern zeiten erbawen ist

By Sebastian Münster

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1588 Hand-colored woodcut by Sebastian Münster documenting Jerusalem, Israel. Measures 12 x 15.5 inches (30.5 x 39.5 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$200
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Hand-colored woodcut
Sheet / Plate Size
12 x 15.5 inches (30.5 x 39.5 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1588
Geographic Scope
Jerusalem, Israel
Archive Catalog ID
1588
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Light uniform age
  • toning and minor margin handling creases.
  • Archival/hinging tape affixed at top margin corners on recto.
  • Early hand coloring remains bright and well
  • preserved.
  • Clean impression on laid paper with full printed German text below.
  • Verso details
  • Disbound leaves joined along center seam with archival tape repair.
  • Age
  • toning, mild surface soiling, and light creasing near corners.
  • Fraying along edges and pencil inventory marks in margins.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A vibrant woodcut panoramic view of Jerusalem from Sebastian Münster's celebrated *Cosmographia*, depicting key biblical landmarks, city walls, and an inset view of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

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