Sebastian Münster (1489–1552) - Cosmographia Universalis - Ossario di Morat (Murten) - Impiccato - 1550

Another notable work by Sebastian Münster from his "Cosmographia Universalis" (1550) includes illustrations such as the "Ossario di Morat (Murten)" and scenes depicting judicial executions, such as an "Appiccato" (hanged man). Münster’s volumes deeply combined geographical information with historical context, social customs, and vivid depictions of contemporary and ancient practices. The ossuary of Morat (Murten)—a Swiss town known for its medieval walls and battle history—reflects the cultural and historical interest in burial customs and memorials. Depictions of punishments or executions also exemplify the period's approach to legal and social order, often documented graphically. Such prints provide rare visual insights into 16th-century European life, law, and mortality, highlighting the multifaceted scope of Renaissance cosmographies beyond maps alone.