Zonnewijzer

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Art Historical Context

**Zonnewijzer (Sundial)** *Erhard Schön (attributed), 1551* *Woodcut on, 303 × 387 mmStep into the ingenuity of the 16th-century Renaissance with *Zonnewijzer*, a finely crafted woodcut print depicting a sundial design. in 1551 and attributed to the Nuremberg woodcutter Erhard Schön, this anonymous exemplifies the era's blend of art, science, and craftsmanship. Measuring a modest 30 x 39 cm, it as both a practical template for constructing sundials and a decorative broadsheet, reflecting the period's fascination with astronomy and timekeeping. Woodcuts like this were produced using a reli...