Cosmographia Collection

Map of Palestine, 1588
16th century map of Palestine. North is towards upper right. Published in 1588, this German map shows the geography of Palestine, centred on the area that later become the state of Israel

Ptolemy World map, 1467. Found in the collection of Biblioteka Narodowa, Warszawa

Telling time at night using a nocturnal. The hour is obtained by measuring the angular position of the imaginary line joining the pointers in the constellation of the Plough to the Pole Star

Witch summoning up a monster. This was supposed to have happened in front of Marcomir, King of the Franks
530453 Witch summoning up a monster. This was supposed to have happened in front of Marcomir, King of the Franks. Woodcut from Sebastian Munster Cosmographia universalis, Basle

Claudis Ptolomaeus, 100-170
3499627 Claudis Ptolomaeus, 100-170; Biblioteca Universidad, Salamanca, Spain; (add.info.: Claudis Ptolomaeus (100-170). Cosmographia, map of The Hispanias. Manuscript of 1456. XV Century

Claudis Ptolomaeus
3499626 Claudis Ptolomaeus; (add.info.: Claudis Ptolomaeus. Cosmographia, map of the Iberian Peninsula. XV Century. Library of the University of Salamanca. Castile and Lion, Spain.); PHAS/UIG.

Europa regina (Queen Europe) From the Cosmographia, 1570. Artist: Munster, Sebastian (1488-1552)
Europa regina (Queen Europe) From the Cosmographia, 1570. Private Collection

Monstrous whale devouring humans, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia
5669002 Monstrous whale devouring humans, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia by Sebastian Munster (woodcut) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); Photo eAF Fotografie; German, out of copyright

Noahs Ark and the deluge, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia
5668990 Noahs Ark and the deluge, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia; by Sebastian Munster (woodcut) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); Photo eAF Fotografie; German, out of copyright

Portrait of Sebastian Munster from a 1550 edition of his Cosmographia (woodcut)
5668987 Portrait of Sebastian Munster from a 1550 edition of his Cosmographia (woodcut) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); (add.info.: Sebastian Munster (1488-1552)); Photo eAF Fotografie; German

Page 1004 from Cosmographiae Universalis by Sebastian Muenster, Basel
833786 Page 1004 from Cosmographiae Universalis by Sebastian Muenster, Basel, 1572 (engraving) by Swiss School, (16th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; Swiss

Cosmographia, Fol 852 (engraving)
2919581 Cosmographia, Fol 852 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland, UK; (add.info)

Cosmographia, Fol 437, 1544 (engraving)
2919571 Cosmographia, Fol 437, 1544 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland

Cosmographia, Fol 1016-1017, 1544 (engraving)
2919561 Cosmographia, Fol 1016-1017, 1544 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland

Title page of Cosmographia, 1544 (engraving)
2919585 Title page of Cosmographia, 1544 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland, UK; eUniversity of St. Andrews Library; German, out of copyright

Cosmographia, detail of Galliae, 1544 (engraving)
2919584 Cosmographia, detail of Galliae, 1544 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland

Cosmographia, Fol 744, 1544 (engraving)
2919578 Cosmographia, Fol 744, 1544 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland

Cosmographia, Fol 614, 1544 (engraving)
2919576 Cosmographia, Fol 614, 1544 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland

Cosmographia, Fol 608, 1544 (engraving)
2919575 Cosmographia, Fol 608, 1544 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland

Cosmographia, detail of Fol 202, 1544 (engraving)
2919565 Cosmographia, detail of Fol 202, 1544 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland

Cosmographia, Col 1113, 1544 (engraving)
2919562 Cosmographia, Col 1113, 1544 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland

Cosmographia, Fol 852-853, 1544 (engraving)
2919580 Cosmographia, Fol 852-853, 1544 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland

Cosmographia, Fol 436-437 (engraving)
2919568 Cosmographia, Fol 436-437 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland, UK; (add.info)

Cosmographia, Fols 442-443 (engraving)
2919572 Cosmographia, Fols 442-443 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland

Monstrous whale devouring humans, from 1550 edition of
5669000 Monstrous whale devouring humans, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia by Sebastian Munster (woodcut) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); Photo eAF Fotografie; German, out of copyright

A witch summons a three headed demon, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia
5668994 A witch summons a three headed demon, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia by Sebastian Munster (woodcut) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); Photo eAF Fotografie; German, out of copyright

Mining with water wheel, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia
5668989 Mining with water wheel, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia by Sebastian Munster (woodcut) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); Photo eAF Fotografie; German, out of copyright

De Europa, quae nostro aeuo Christianum a map of Christian Europe
5668991 De Europa, quae nostro aeuo Christianum a map of Christian Europe, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia by Sebastian Munster (woodcut) by Munster

Illustration from Cosmographia by Sebastian Muenster, Basel 1544 (engraving)
833816 Illustration from Cosmographia by Sebastian Muenster, Basel 1544 (engraving) by Swiss School, (16th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; Swiss, out of copyright

Globe, from Cosmographia, 1544 (engraving)
2919589 Globe, from Cosmographia, 1544 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland

Cosmographia, reverse of title page, 1544 (engraving)
2919586 Cosmographia, reverse of title page, 1544 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland

Cosmographia, detail of Fol 516, 1544 (engraving)
2919574 Cosmographia, detail of Fol 516, 1544 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland

Cosmographia, Fol 1137, 1544 (engraving)
2919563 Cosmographia, Fol 1137, 1544 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland

Sexta Asie Tabula, 1541 (hand-coloured woodcut)
986160 Sexta Asie Tabula, 1541 (hand-coloured woodcut) by Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolemaeus of Alexandria)(c.90-168)(after); 35x57 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sexta Asie Tabula)

Cooking pot and waiting diner from 1550 edition of Cosmographia
5668988 Cooking pot and waiting diner from 1550 edition of Cosmographia by Sebastian Munster (woodcut) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); (add.info)

Page 983 from Cosmographiae Universalis by Sebastian Muenster, Basel
833803 Page 983 from Cosmographiae Universalis by Sebastian Muenster, Basel, 1572 (engraving) by Swiss School, (16th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; Swiss

Cosmographia, cover detail (leather)
2919587 Cosmographia, cover detail (leather) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland, UK; (add.info)

Europe, from Cosmographia, 1544 (engraving)
2919583 Europe, from Cosmographia, 1544 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland

Cosmographia, Fol 853, 1544 (engraving)
2919582 Cosmographia, Fol 853, 1544 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland

Cosmographia, Fol 662-663, 1544 (engraving)
2919577 Cosmographia, Fol 662-663, 1544 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland

Cosmographia, Fol 470-471, 1544 (engraving)
2919573 Cosmographia, Fol 470-471, 1544 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland

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"Exploring the World through Cosmographia: A Journey of Maps, Time, and Imagination" Step into the captivating world of Cosmographia, a remarkable collection that unveils the wonders of our planet. This ancient treasure trove takes us back in time to discover fascinating maps and illustrations that have shaped our understanding of the world. One such gem is the "Map of Palestine, 1588, " which offers a glimpse into this historic land with intricate details meticulously depicted. It serves as a window to an era long gone but not forgotten. Traveling further back in history, we encounter Ptolemy's World map from 1467. This masterpiece showcases early cartography techniques and reveals how people perceived their place on Earth centuries ago. It also delves into innovative methods for telling time at night using a nocturnal device. By measuring celestial angles, one could determine the hour even when darkness enveloped everything around them. Artistry intertwines with geography in Europa Regina (Queen Europe) by Sebastian Munster from his Cosmographia edition in 1570. The stunning depiction portrays Europe as royalty reigning over its vast dominion—a testament to both artistic skill and political symbolism. However, not all images within it can serene; some depict nature's ferocity. In one haunting illustration from 1550, monstrous whales devour humans—an eerie reminder of mankind's vulnerability against nature's might. The biblical tale comes alive within these pages too; Noah's Ark and the deluge find their place among these engravings dating back to 1550. These vivid depictions transport us to an era where faith intertwined with exploration and curiosity about our origins prevailed. Sebastian Munster himself graces these pages—a portrait captured in woodcut form during a 1550 edition—immortalizing his contribution to cosmography forevermore. Leafing through page after page brings forth a wealth of knowledge.