Hartmann Schedel / Michael Wolgemut/ Wilhelm Pleydenwurff - The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum) - 1493
Nr 85872387
Hartmann Schedel / Michael Wolgemut/ Wilhelm Pleydenwurff - The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum) - 1493
Nr 85872387
Hartmann Schedel / Michael Wolgemut/ Wilhelm Pleydenwurff - The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum) - 1493
Original incunabulum woodcut leaf CCXXI (221) from the Nuremberg Chronicle of Hartmann Schedel, the first Latin edition from 1493.
An incunabulum (cradle print) is a book printed in Europe before 1 January 1501, when the printing press was still in its infancy, and of which the text is set in movable type. They are now rarely seen on the market.
The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum) by Hartmann Schedel is one of the most famous and best illustrated incunabula. The beautiful woodcuts were made by Michael Wohlgemut (1434/37-1519) and his stepson Wilhelm Pleydenwurff (1450-1494), a teacher of Albrecht Dürer. Dürer probably also contributed to the execution of many of the woodcuts for this incunabulum.
The beautifully coloured woodcuts of Folio CCXXI illustrate:
1. Ioannes Scotus - A teacher of the Holy Scriptures
2. Raynerius of Pisa - Renowned for his teaching, courage in speech, and piety.
3. Nicholas of Lyra - Converted from Judaism to Christianity, he interpreted and explained the Old Testament extensively.
4. Alanus - A highly learned scholar known for his extensive knowledge in all arts and natural philosophy.
5. Clara - A virgin from Montisfalconi and member of the Augustinian Order.
The verso side depicts two beautiful illustrations. The first one is of Pope Clement the Fifth and the second illustrations is of the Council of Vienna.
This is not a facsimile edition, but an original leaf printed in the 15th century - so 531 years old!
Rare in coloured version.
Dimensions: 42 x 30 cm.
Good condition, a few small brown spots in white margin.
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