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Original incunabulum leaf VII from The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum), Adam and Eve, printed in 1493 by Hartmann Schedel with Wohlgemut, Pleydenwurff and Dürer, for a world geographical scope.
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Original incunabulum leaf VII (7) from the Nuremberg Chronicle of Hartmann Schedel, the first Latin edition from 1493.
An incunabulum (cradle print) is a book printed in Europe before 1 January 1501, when the printing press was still in its infancy, and of which the text is set in movable type. They are now rarely seen on the market.
The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum) by Hartmann Schedel is one of the most famous and best illustrated incunabula. The beautiful woodcuts were made by Michael Wohlgemut (1434/37-1519) and his stepson Wilhelm Pleydenwurff (1450-1494), a teacher of Albrecht Dürer. Dürer probably also contributed to the execution of many of the woodcuts for this incunabulum.
On the recto side, the woodcut is divided in the middle by a date palm tree. On the right side, we see the temptation of Adam and Eve. They are standing under a fruit tree with a serpent coiled around it, holding an apple in its mouth. Eve has taken an apple, and Adam has one too. This shows the apple passing from the serpent to Eve and then from Eve to Adam, symbolizing the original sin. Adam and Eve are already using leaves to cover their nakedness.
On the left side, the scene shifts to their expulsion from Eden. An angel with a drawn sword is driving them out. They are still covering themselves with the same leaves, even though, according to Genesis, God provided them with fur coats as they left. Adam seems to accept their fate, but Eve is arguing with the angel, who doesn't seem interested in discussing the matter.
The verso side is a Latin text page.
This is not a facsimile edition, but an original leaf printed in the 15th century - so 532 years old!
Rare in coloured version.
Dimensions: 25,5 x 22,2 cm (woodcut), 44 x 30,3 cm (paper).
Good condition, a few spots and a small tear in white margin.
Attention for US buyers: Due to recent postal restrictions shipping to the US can only be done by DHL, therefore higher shipping costs apply!
Original incunabulum leaf VII (7) from the Nuremberg Chronicle of Hartmann Schedel, the first Latin edition from 1493.
An incunabulum (cradle print) is a book printed in Europe before 1 January 1501, when the printing press was still in its infancy, and of which the text is set in movable type. They are now rarely seen on the market.
The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum) by Hartmann Schedel is one of the most famous and best illustrated incunabula. The beautiful woodcuts were made by Michael Wohlgemut (1434/37-1519) and his stepson Wilhelm Pleydenwurff (1450-1494), a teacher of Albrecht Dürer. Dürer probably also contributed to the execution of many of the woodcuts for this incunabulum.
On the recto side, the woodcut is divided in the middle by a date palm tree. On the right side, we see the temptation of Adam and Eve. They are standing under a fruit tree with a serpent coiled around it, holding an apple in its mouth. Eve has taken an apple, and Adam has one too. This shows the apple passing from the serpent to Eve and then from Eve to Adam, symbolizing the original sin. Adam and Eve are already using leaves to cover their nakedness.
On the left side, the scene shifts to their expulsion from Eden. An angel with a drawn sword is driving them out. They are still covering themselves with the same leaves, even though, according to Genesis, God provided them with fur coats as they left. Adam seems to accept their fate, but Eve is arguing with the angel, who doesn't seem interested in discussing the matter.
The verso side is a Latin text page.
This is not a facsimile edition, but an original leaf printed in the 15th century - so 532 years old!
Rare in coloured version.
Dimensions: 25,5 x 22,2 cm (woodcut), 44 x 30,3 cm (paper).
Good condition, a few spots and a small tear in white margin.
Attention for US buyers: Due to recent postal restrictions shipping to the US can only be done by DHL, therefore higher shipping costs apply!
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Number of items
1
Country
World
Geographical specification
World
Map maker/ publisher
Hartmann Schedel/ Wohlgemut/ Pleydenwurff/Dürer
Map/ Book title
The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum) - Adam and Eve
Period
1493
Condition
Good
Technique
Wood cut
Additional Information
Beautiful coloured wood cut leaf of Adam and Eve by Hartmann Schedel
Map colour
Later hand colour
Height
44 cm
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