Classic 16th century map of Venice

MUNSTER, Sebastian.

Contrasehtung der fürnemen Statt Venedig /sampt den umbligenden Inseln.
Basle, Henri Petri, c.1550, German edition. Coloured woodcut, printed area 270 x 390mm.

A fine example of this early bird's-eye view of Venice, derived from the Italian map by Bordone. It is signed with the ititials 'C.S.', believed to be the wood-engraver Christoph Stimmer.

MORETTO: 13.
Stock ID : 23203