Liber chronicarum- Nuremberg Chronicle, an individual page from the Chronicle featuring Emporer Maximinus, Gordianus, Philippus, Decius, and the 6th persecution of Christians; Plate No. CXIX

Schedel, Hartmann; Wolgemuth, Michel and Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm (ills)

Published by Anton Koberger, Germany, 1494

About this Item

This work by Schedel [1440-1514] is an illustrated world history which is based on the Bible, which follows the story of human history related in the Bible and includes the histories of a number of important Western cities. Written in German by Hartmann Schedel it appeared in 1493. It is a well documented incunabulum, one of the first to successfully combine illustrations and text. This epic history divides human history into seven ages. Published and printed by Anton Koberger, the godfather of Albrecht Durer and the most successful German publisher of his day. The woodcut illustrations were made in the workshop of Michael Wolgemut [1434 - 1519], with an unpredcedented number of 1,809 illustrations. These woodblocks include views of cities and towns, battles, kings, and saints. Some images represent actual cities, and other images are purely imaginative. This print shows images of the Emporers Maximinus, Gordianus, Philippus, Decius and describes their reigns. Verso describes the 6th persecution of Christians and lists names of martyrs during this time. Approximately 12 x 17 1/4", b & w, some slt marks on the page within the text not affecting legibility. Very clean. Seller Inventory # 21661

Bibliographic Details

Title: Liber chronicarum- Nuremberg Chronicle, an ...

Publisher: Anton Koberger, Germany

Publication Date: 1494

Condition: Very good condition

Edition: First edition.