1493 – H. Schedel – CCXXVIII

Titles:           “CCXXVIII”

Description:

Very decorative woodcut from Hartmann Schedel’s the Latin edition of the “Liber chronicarum” published in 1493. This page focuses on historical figures, religious writers, and political leaders from the medieval period, highlighted by distinctive woodcut portraits carved by the workshop of Michael Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff. The top section of the page features the heading “Ottomannorum turchorum regni principium” detailing the early history and rulers of the Ottoman Turks. On the top left, a woodcut profile portrait represents Ottomannus (Osman I), the founder of the Ottoman dynasty. The subsequent paragraphs detail late medieval theologians, saints, and members of monastic orders: Odericus de Mutina (Odoric of Pordenone), a famous Franciscan missionary and traveler. Bartholomeus de Bononia (Bartholomew of Bologna), a noted scholastic theologian. Ludolphus carthusieñ (Ludolph of Saxony), a Carthusian monk celebrated for his spiritual writings. Albertinus carthusiensis (Albertus of the Charterhouse), noted at the bottom right with a portrait.

Verso the page focuses on the history of the Papacy during the 14th century, heavily featuring the Avignon Papacy and the announcement of the Holy Year (Jubilee). The key sections on this folio include: Pope Clement VI (Clemens sextus): The main entry at the top details the reign of Pope Clement VI, who sat at Avignon. It records the date Anno Mundi 6542 and Anno Christi 1343 in the margins. The text describes his diplomacy, relations with Italian rulers, and his management of church affairs. The Jubilee of 1350: The middle paragraph discusses the proclamation of the 1350 Jubilee year (Iubileus annus). Clement VI shortened the interval between Jubilees from 100 years to 50 years so that more generations could experience it. The text mentions the massive influx of pilgrims to Rome and notes that the famous Italian poet Petrarch (Petrarcha) was among them. Pope Innocent VI (Innocentius sextus): The lower half of the page details the transition to the next pope. It is accompanied by a woodcut portrait on the right margin labeled Innocentus sextus, depicting the pope in his papal tiara holding a cross staff. The text outlines his efforts to restore order to the Papal States and his austere lifestyle choices compared to his predecessor.

Page number CCXXVIII.

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.

Cartographer:      Hartmann Schedel (1440 – 1514)
Sheet size:               31,4 x 43,3 cm
Year:                         1493
Technique:            wood block

Condition:
In very good condition.

 

This is an original antique map published in 1493 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

 

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