Hans Weiditz (XVI) - J. Geiler von Kaisersberg. Postill: Uber die fyer Evangelia durchs jor, sampt dem Quadragesimal
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J. Geiler von Kaisersberg. Postill: Uber die fyer Evangelia durchs jor, sampt dem Quadragesimal is a Renaissance woodcut from 1522 of German origin, unsigned, 10.7 by 8.2 cm, depicting a historical scene and in good condition.
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1. J. Geiler of Kaisersberg. Postil: On the fiery Evangelia through the year, together with the Quadragesimal, and on several saints. Strasbourg, J. Schott, 1522.
3 woodcuts on one sheet verso (approx. 8.2:10.7 cm) by Hans Wechtlin
Literature: VD 16, G 788.
From the first edition of this collection of Geiler’s German sermons. With the beautiful woodcuts by Wechtlin illustrating the life of Jesus.
Johannes Wechtlin or Johann Ulrich Wechtlin (born ca. 1485 in Strasbourg; date of death unknown) was a German painter and wood-engraver.
Wechtlin became a citizen of Strasbourg in 1514 and was active there until about 1520. None of his paintings has survived. His artistic importance lies in chiaroscuro or color woodcuts, a technique he developed more fully in Germany. His style was influenced by Albrecht Dürer and Hans Baldung.
The master sometimes signed his works with two crossed rods accompanied by the initials “Io. V.”
2, mounted on the recto, 8 fine pieces (of which 6 are hand-colored woodcuts (ca. 6.2 x 8.8 cm) by Vergil Solis from a Bible of the 16th century.
Old Testament motifs.
Virgil Solis, also Virgilius Solis (born 1514 in Nuremberg; died 1 August 1562 in the same place) was a very prolific German designer, woodcutter, and copper engraver.
From the first edition of this collection of Geiler’s German sermons. With the beautiful wood engravings created by Wechtlin on the life of Jesus.
Johannes Wechtlin or Johann Ulrich Wechtlin (born approximately 1485 in Strasbourg; death date unknown) was a German painter and wood-engraver.
Wechtlin became a citizen in Strasbourg in 1514 and was active there until about 1520. No paintings by him have survived. His artistic significance lies in chiaroscuro or colored woodcuts, a technique he developed most fully in Germany. His style is influenced by Albrecht Dürer and Hans Baldung.
The master signed his works partly with two crossed rods accompanied by the initials “Io. V.”
8 handsome mounted pieces (of which 6 are hand-colored woodcuts) by Vergil Solis, taken from a 16th-century Bible.
Motifs from the Old Testament.
Virgil Solis, also Virgilius Solis (born 1514 in Nuremberg; died 1 August 1562 in the same place), was a very prolific German draftsman, woodcut designer, and copper engraver.
1. J. Geiler of Kaisersberg. Postil: On the fiery Evangelia through the year, together with the Quadragesimal, and on several saints. Strasbourg, J. Schott, 1522.
3 woodcuts on one sheet verso (approx. 8.2:10.7 cm) by Hans Wechtlin
Literature: VD 16, G 788.
From the first edition of this collection of Geiler’s German sermons. With the beautiful woodcuts by Wechtlin illustrating the life of Jesus.
Johannes Wechtlin or Johann Ulrich Wechtlin (born ca. 1485 in Strasbourg; date of death unknown) was a German painter and wood-engraver.
Wechtlin became a citizen of Strasbourg in 1514 and was active there until about 1520. None of his paintings has survived. His artistic importance lies in chiaroscuro or color woodcuts, a technique he developed more fully in Germany. His style was influenced by Albrecht Dürer and Hans Baldung.
The master sometimes signed his works with two crossed rods accompanied by the initials “Io. V.”
2, mounted on the recto, 8 fine pieces (of which 6 are hand-colored woodcuts (ca. 6.2 x 8.8 cm) by Vergil Solis from a Bible of the 16th century.
Old Testament motifs.
Virgil Solis, also Virgilius Solis (born 1514 in Nuremberg; died 1 August 1562 in the same place) was a very prolific German designer, woodcutter, and copper engraver.
From the first edition of this collection of Geiler’s German sermons. With the beautiful wood engravings created by Wechtlin on the life of Jesus.
Johannes Wechtlin or Johann Ulrich Wechtlin (born approximately 1485 in Strasbourg; death date unknown) was a German painter and wood-engraver.
Wechtlin became a citizen in Strasbourg in 1514 and was active there until about 1520. No paintings by him have survived. His artistic significance lies in chiaroscuro or colored woodcuts, a technique he developed most fully in Germany. His style is influenced by Albrecht Dürer and Hans Baldung.
The master signed his works partly with two crossed rods accompanied by the initials “Io. V.”
8 handsome mounted pieces (of which 6 are hand-colored woodcuts) by Vergil Solis, taken from a 16th-century Bible.
Motifs from the Old Testament.
Virgil Solis, also Virgilius Solis (born 1514 in Nuremberg; died 1 August 1562 in the same place), was a very prolific German draftsman, woodcut designer, and copper engraver.
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Hans Weiditz (XVI)
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Title of artwork
J. Geiler von Kaisersberg. Postill: Uber die fyer Evangelia durchs jor, sampt dem Quadragesimal
Technique
Woodcut print
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Germany
Year
1522
Condition
Good condition
Height
10.7 cm
Width
8.2 cm
Depiction/theme
Historical scene
Style
Renaissance
Period
16th century
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