Glockendon Gebetbuch - 99 Expl. - 2008
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Glockendon Gebetbuch, 99 Expl., a two‑volume German facsimile in a leather binding with slipcase, limited Sonderedition published by Bibliotheca Rara – Münster in 2008, 261 pages, German text.
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Traces of Mannerism in German Renaissance book illumination: 42 breathtaking full-page miniatures by the renowned Gabriel Glockendon for a powerful church prince and great art patron.
One of 99 copies of the luxury edition
Publisher: Bibliotheca Rara – Münster, 2008. 200 pages. Facsimile in leather binding with rich gold embossing and commentary volume in original full linen with gold-embossed titles. The facsimile is presented in a luxurious case, and the initials are executed with gold leaf. 28 x 23 cm.
Between 1536 and 1537, a lavish prayer book was created in Nuremberg and Halle for Albrecht of Brandenburg (1490–1545), one of the most powerful church princes of the Reformation. The 200-page parchment manuscript was produced through the collaboration of the illuminator Gabriel Glockendron (circa 1515–after 1585) and the scribe Georg Stierlein, and impresses with 42 full-page miniatures, magnificent border decorations, and 73 ornamental initials. Overall, five captivating depictions of the Passion invite the viewer to meditate on the suffering of Christ, presented in expressive scenes.
Impeccable, like-new item
Traces of Mannerism in German Renaissance book illumination: 42 breathtaking full-page miniatures by the renowned Gabriel Glockendon for a powerful church prince and great art patron.
One of 99 copies of the luxury edition
Publisher: Bibliotheca Rara – Münster, 2008. 200 pages. Facsimile in leather binding with rich gold embossing and commentary volume in original full linen with gold-embossed titles. The facsimile is presented in a luxurious case, and the initials are executed with gold leaf. 28 x 23 cm.
Between 1536 and 1537, a lavish prayer book was created in Nuremberg and Halle for Albrecht of Brandenburg (1490–1545), one of the most powerful church princes of the Reformation. The 200-page parchment manuscript was produced through the collaboration of the illuminator Gabriel Glockendron (circa 1515–after 1585) and the scribe Georg Stierlein, and impresses with 42 full-page miniatures, magnificent border decorations, and 73 ornamental initials. Overall, five captivating depictions of the Passion invite the viewer to meditate on the suffering of Christ, presented in expressive scenes.
Impeccable, like-new item
Details
Number of Books
2
Subject
Fine Bindings, Incunabula & early printing, Religion
Book Title
99 Expl.
Author/ Illustrator
Glockendon Gebetbuch
Condition
As new
Publication year oldest item
2008
Height
28 cm
Edition
Limited edition, Special edition
Width
23 cm
Language
German
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Bibliotheca Rara – Münster
Binding/ Material
Leather
Extras
Slipcase
Number of pages
261
