1493 – H. Schedel – CCXXIIII
120 €
Titles: “CCXXIIII”
Description:
Very decorative woodcut recounts the history of the Carrara lords of Padua (Marsilius Carrariensis) alongside biographies of celebrated medieval physicians and scholars: Arnaldus de Villanova, Petrus de Abano (“Petrus Aponus”), Dinus (Dynus) medicus, and Gentilis medicus.
Comes from Hartmann Schedel’s the Latin edition of the “Liber chronicarum” published in 1493.
Page number CCXXIIII
The Nuremberg Chronicles was the first printed history of the known world with about 2000 woodcuts the most picturesque work of the early time of printing. It became one of the most popular books of the 15th. century. The woodblock cutters were Michael Wolgemut, teacher of Albrecht Dürer and his stepson Wilhelm Pleydenwurff. The printing was carried out under the supervision of the great scholar-printer Anton Koberger.
Author: Hartmann Schedel (1440 – 1514)
Sheet size: 43,3 x 31,3 cm
Year: 1493
Technique: wood block
Condition:
In good condition, strong press.
This is an original antique map published in 1493 and NOT a modern copy or reprint
On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity
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