Master of Gruninger Workshop, Virgil - Aeneid - Duel between Aeneas and Turnus - 1517
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Sebastian Brandt, Master of the Grüninger Workshop, Virgil – Aeneid – Duel between Aeneas and Turnus; a single 1517 woodcut leaf in good condition, image 32 cm by 21.1 cm, with a single worm hole.
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Depicts the climactic duel and surrounding scenes from the Aeneid. In the upper portion and background, a walled city (Laurentum) and figures appear, while the central fenced arena shows the knights/warriors in combat.
Woodcut from the 1517 edition of Virgil's works with the woodcuts prepared by the Johann Gruninger workshop. 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. Single worm hole to image. 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
Depicts the climactic duel and surrounding scenes from the Aeneid. In the upper portion and background, a walled city (Laurentum) and figures appear, while the central fenced arena shows the knights/warriors in combat.
Woodcut from the 1517 edition of Virgil's works with the woodcuts prepared by the Johann Gruninger workshop. 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. Single worm hole to image. 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 - Duel between Aeneas and Turnus
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1517
Height
32 cm
Width
21.1 cm
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