 In 1566, it was not only rebuilt but also expanded on Elector of Mainz Daniel Brendel von Homburg’s orders.A first drawing of Rothenbuch is to be found on the oldest extant map of the Spessart, the so-called "Pfinzigkarte" from 1594.Rothenbuch achieved its greatest political importance when the "Amtskellerei Rothenbuch", a financial and administrative authority for 14 places in the High Spessart, was established.