Prognosticon mit evangelischen Symbolen 1596 Jacob Züberlein
$17.99
The Prognosticon mit evangelischen Symbolen (Prognosticon with Protestant Symbols) is a notable late-16th-century woodcut created in 1596 by the German painter and draftsman Jacob Züberlein. [1, 2]
Overview of the Artwork
- Artist: Jacob Züberlein (1556–1607), a Renaissance artist primarily active in Tübingen, Germany.
- Medium: Woodcut (Holzschnitt).
- Dimensions: 19.1 × 17.8 cm.
- Current Location: Kunstsammlungen der Veste Coburg (Art Collections of the Coburg Fortress) in Germany. [1, 2]
Historical Context & Meaning
- Prognosticon: Historically, a "prognosticon" was a predictive text, calendar, or astrological forecast. In the context of the Reformation, such materials were frequently adapted to convey religious messaging, prophecies, or theological outlooks.
- Protestant Imagery: Created a few decades after the onset of the Reformation, this piece incorporates distinct Evangelical (Lutheran/Protestant) symbols to visually assert Protestant identity, theology, and polemics during a time of intense confessional rivalry in Europe
Product features
- 100% ring-spun cotton (lightweight 153 g/m²) for soft everyday comfort
- Tubular knit without side seams for a smooth, waste-reducing finish
- Ribbed, elastic crew neckline with shoulder tape to resist stretching
- Pearlized tear-away label and OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified for safety
- DTF/DTG printed artwork using durable print methods for clear, long-lasting detail
Care instructions
- Do not dryclean
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), with similar colors