Hartmann Schedel/ Wohlgemut/ Pleydenwurff/Dürer - The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum) - 1493
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An original incunabulum leaf XLVII from The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum), printed in 1493 by Hartmann Schedel with woodcuts by Wohlgemut, Pleydenwurff and Dürer, measuring 43.2 × 28.7 cm and in good condition.
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Original incunabulum leaf XLVII (47) from the Nuremberg Chronicle of Hartmann Schedel, the first German 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.
The beautifully coloured woodcuts of folio XLVII show on the verso side, David the King of Israel and his succeeders: Salma, Saba, Nathan, Solomon, Jabaar, Helisus, Nepheg, Juphia, Helisama, Helida and Helifeleth.
On the recto side, the 'Judgment of Solomon' is portrayed. This story depicts Solomon between two women, both claiming to be the mother of a child. Solomon revealed their relationship to the child by suggesting the baby be cut in half, and therefore each woman receiving half a child. By doing so, Solomon was able to recognize the real mother of the child as she was begging for the life of the child while the woman merely pretending to be the mother fully agreed to the plan.
This is not a facsimile edition, but an original leaf printed in 1493 - so 532 years old!
Rare in colored version.
Dimensions: 43,2 x 28,7 cm
Good condition, a few small spots.
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 XLVII (47) from the Nuremberg Chronicle of Hartmann Schedel, the first German 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.
The beautifully coloured woodcuts of folio XLVII show on the verso side, David the King of Israel and his succeeders: Salma, Saba, Nathan, Solomon, Jabaar, Helisus, Nepheg, Juphia, Helisama, Helida and Helifeleth.
On the recto side, the 'Judgment of Solomon' is portrayed. This story depicts Solomon between two women, both claiming to be the mother of a child. Solomon revealed their relationship to the child by suggesting the baby be cut in half, and therefore each woman receiving half a child. By doing so, Solomon was able to recognize the real mother of the child as she was begging for the life of the child while the woman merely pretending to be the mother fully agreed to the plan.
This is not a facsimile edition, but an original leaf printed in 1493 - so 532 years old!
Rare in colored version.
Dimensions: 43,2 x 28,7 cm
Good condition, a few small spots.
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
Number of Books
1
Subject
Incunabula & early printing
Book Title
The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum)
Author/ Illustrator
Hartmann Schedel/ Wohlgemut/ Pleydenwurff/Dürer
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1493
Height
43.2 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
28.7 cm
Language
German
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
1
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