Hartmann Schedel - The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum) - Folio 182 - 1493
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Hartmann Schedel's The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum), Folio 182, a single copy from the 1493 Latin edition, 42 x 28 cm, with 13 woodcuts including the famous Siamese twins, bottom of the page restored and in good condition.
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Folio CLXXXII (182) from the Latin edition of The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum) by Hartman Schedel from 1493 - 42 x 28 cm - with 13 woodcuts.
Folio CLXXXII is known for its image of Siamese twins, which is possibly the first documented depiction of this phenomenon in Western art. This illustration is often cited as one of the most striking and intriguing images from the chronicle. The title of the woodcut, 'Monstru in valconia,' refers to a 'monster in Wallonia' (Valconia being a Latin name for Wallonia or a part of the Low Countries).
Additionally, the page contains 12 images of royalty and clergy, including:
- Adalbert of Prague (c. 956–997), bishop of Prague and known for his missionary work in Eastern Europe.
Wolfgang of Regensburg (c. 934–994), an important bishop and reformer in Bavaria.
The Chronicle was written by Hartmann Schedel, a doctor, humanist, and book collector from Nuremberg. The work was completed in 1493 and is one of the most extensive illustrated books of the 15th century. It is a universal history from the creation of the world to the end of the 15th century, combining biblical, mythological, and historical stories with images of cities, people, and events.
The book contains 1,809 woodcuts, created by Michael Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff, and possibly also by the young Albrecht Dürer, who was working in their studio at the time.
Condition: the page was reinforced at the bottom. The page is in good condition.
Folio CLXXXII (182) from the Latin edition of The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum) by Hartman Schedel from 1493 - 42 x 28 cm - with 13 woodcuts.
Folio CLXXXII is known for its image of Siamese twins, which is possibly the first documented depiction of this phenomenon in Western art. This illustration is often cited as one of the most striking and intriguing images from the chronicle. The title of the woodcut, 'Monstru in valconia,' refers to a 'monster in Wallonia' (Valconia being a Latin name for Wallonia or a part of the Low Countries).
Additionally, the page contains 12 images of royalty and clergy, including:
- Adalbert of Prague (c. 956–997), bishop of Prague and known for his missionary work in Eastern Europe.
Wolfgang of Regensburg (c. 934–994), an important bishop and reformer in Bavaria.
The Chronicle was written by Hartmann Schedel, a doctor, humanist, and book collector from Nuremberg. The work was completed in 1493 and is one of the most extensive illustrated books of the 15th century. It is a universal history from the creation of the world to the end of the 15th century, combining biblical, mythological, and historical stories with images of cities, people, and events.
The book contains 1,809 woodcuts, created by Michael Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff, and possibly also by the young Albrecht Dürer, who was working in their studio at the time.
Condition: the page was reinforced at the bottom. The page is in good condition.
Details
Number of Books
1
Book Title
Hartmann Schedel - The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum) - Folio 182
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1493
Height
42 cm
Width
28 cm
