France historical woodcut page, Sebastian Münster 1550

Gallie Oder Franckreichs Beschreibung Nach Aller Seiner Gelegenheit...

Description: Antique woodcut leaf in hand coloring of France, with page description of the son of Hercules after whom France was named Francus or Pharamond.
According to medieval legend and mythology, Francus was a mythical figure and the eponymous founder of the Franks, an ancient Germanic tribe that played a significant role in the history of France.
The story goes that Francus was the son of Hercules and the queen of the mythical island of Atlantis.

Verso description of French and the Germanic mythology.
Alraune is depicted as a sorceress or a supernatural being.
According to the legend, Alraune was a beautiful sorceress who possessed the power to transform people into various forms. In some versions of the story, she was said to have the ability to turn people into trees.
As for King Marcomer (also known as Marcomirus or Marcomir), he is a legendary figure mentioned in early medieval French history.
He is considered to be one of the early mythical kings of the Franks, a Germanic tribe that played a significant role in the formation of France.

Printed in Basle by Heinrich Petri in 1550.

Cartographer: Sebastian Münster (1488-1552)
Sebastian Münster was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and Hebrew scholar who lived from 1488 to 1552. He is best known for his work on geographic and historical texts, including the "Cosmographia," a compendium of information about the world. Münster was also a pioneer in the field of Hebrew studies and produced a number of translations and commentaries on Hebrew texts. His contributions to the fields of geography and Hebrew scholarship have had a lasting impact on the development of both fields.
printed Basel. Petri, Heinrich.
Heinrich Petri was a 16th-century Swiss printer and publisher based in Basel. He was a member of a prominent family of printers and worked in the family business with his father and brother. Petri is known for his publications of Reformation-era works, including the works of Martin Luther and John Calvin. He also printed works on history, theology, and science, as well as maps and atlases. Petri was an important figure in the development of the printing industry in Basel and his legacy in the field is still celebrated today.

Size : 8 x 12.5 inches. 20 x 32 cm.
Condition: Good. Beautiful woodcut page in old hand coloring.

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