1493 – H. Schedel – CXLIIII

Titles:           “CXLIIII”

Description:

Very decorative woodcut including the wiev of Monastery of Monte Cassino, portraits of Saint Benedict and Sister of the Benedictine. Verso Popes: Boniface II, John II, Agapitus I, Silverius and Vigilius.

Page number CXLIIII.

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:               31,5 x 44,2 cm
Year:                         1493
Technique:            wood block

Condition:
Very good condition.

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