1493 – H. Schedel – Corinthus Tyberias
250 €
Titles: “Judicium Salomonis”
Description:
The view of ancient Corinth in Greece and ancient Tiberias, Korinth in Galilee by Hartmann Schedel from the Latin edition of the “Liber chronicarum” published in 1493.The woodcut shows a large statue representing the Temple of Octavia, dedicated to the sister of the Emperor Augustus. At the left and top are portraits of ancient kings.
Page number: XXXIIII
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: 31,2 x 44,0 cm
Year: 1493
Technique: wood block
Condition:
In very good condition. Watermarked paper. Few marginal restorations.
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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