Monstrous Births and Visual Culture in Sixteenth-Century Germany

The book explores printed representations of monstrous births in German-speaking Europe from the late 15th to the 16th century. It highlights significant works, starting with Sebastian Brant's influential broadsheets from the 1490s, and features prints by renowned artists like Albrecht Durer and Hans Burgkmair. Through this examination, the text delves into cultural perceptions and artistic interpretations of anomalies during this period, offering insights into the societal attitudes toward monstrosity and human difference.