Kort over Nördlingen 1549

"Kort over Nördlingen" is a 1549 woodcut by Hans Rudolf Manuel Deutsch, depicting a bird's-eye view of the German city of Nördlingen. The detailed engraving showcases the city's layout, surrounding landscape, and the fortifications surrounding it. The image is notable for its inclusion of the city's coat of arms and the date "MDXLIX" (1549), indicating the year the map was created. "Kort over Nördlingen" exemplifies the artistic and cartographic techniques used in the mid-16th century to portray cities and landscapes. This early map offers a fascinating glimpse into the historical urban development of Nördlingen.