Master of Gruninger Workshop, Virgil - Aeneid, Aneas before Troy burning - 1517

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One medieval woodcut leaf from Sebastian Brandt’s Virgil edition of 1517, depicting Aeneas before Troy burning, with a woodcut prepared by the Gruninger workshop and later hand colouring, in good condition, from the Aeneid.

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Knights standing before fallen Troy.

Depicts an episode from book 2 of the Aeneid.

From the Sebastian Brandt edition of Virgil's works, 1502, here from the 1517 edition with the woodcut prepared by the Johann Gruninger workshop with a dark rich tone.

Medieval woodcut leaf from the works of Virgil by Sebastian Brandt. This edition is rightly acclaimed for its magnificent series of woodcut illustrations by the anonymous Late Master of the Grüninger Workshop.

Good condition. Later hand colour.

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Seller's Story

Having studied at Oxford University in the early 1980s I was lucky enough to learn about the rare book and print trade by scuttling around the markets and auction houses of London at a time when it was still quite possible to discover "that find". Similarly I was able to hone my specialist interests in illustrated Natural History, Mythology and Science, something that I hope is still reflected in the items I offer. The aim is to offer the rare, interesting, unusual, beautiful and strange, from Master Engravings to Exquisite Folios. So at the very least we hope your visit to the site to be a rewarding and enlightening experience! Daniel Good Rare Books

Knights standing before fallen Troy.

Depicts an episode from book 2 of the Aeneid.

From the Sebastian Brandt edition of Virgil's works, 1502, here from the 1517 edition with the woodcut prepared by the Johann Gruninger workshop with a dark rich tone.

Medieval woodcut leaf from the works of Virgil by Sebastian Brandt. This edition is rightly acclaimed for its magnificent series of woodcut illustrations by the anonymous Late Master of the Grüninger Workshop.

Good condition. Later hand colour.

Please view the images carefully.

Seller's Story

Having studied at Oxford University in the early 1980s I was lucky enough to learn about the rare book and print trade by scuttling around the markets and auction houses of London at a time when it was still quite possible to discover "that find". Similarly I was able to hone my specialist interests in illustrated Natural History, Mythology and Science, something that I hope is still reflected in the items I offer. The aim is to offer the rare, interesting, unusual, beautiful and strange, from Master Engravings to Exquisite Folios. So at the very least we hope your visit to the site to be a rewarding and enlightening experience! Daniel Good Rare Books

Details

Number of Books
1
Book Title
Master of Gruninger Workshop, Virgil - Aeneid, Aneas before Troy burning
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1517
Height
31.4 cm
Width
20.3 cm
United KingdomVerified
9068
Objects sold
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