Woodcut Engraving Hand-coloured ; Simmern office in the 16th century, printed in Neudörffer's 'Dürer-Fraktur', one of the first German fracture types. show scenes of knightly society: tournament fights, dances, banquets, receptions. It originates from the very rare first edition of the famous tournament book in a beautiful and complete copy. Also the first of only 10 prints from the only Simmern office in the 16th century, printed in Neudörffer's 'Dürer-Fraktur', one of the first German fracture types. - The work describes 36 tournaments in various German cities and Switzerland, naming the people involved and depicting their coats of arms. Reminiscent of the Theuerdank illustrations , come, at least in part, from Duke Johann II of Palatinate-Simmern, called Duke Hans of Hunsrück. Dimensions: 9” x 12” inches / 22 cm x 31 cm Medium: Woodcut Date: 16th Century The certificate of authenticity is included. This Item is professionally protected by handmade packing.