1493 – H. Schedel – CCXXXXVII

Titles: “CCXXXXVII” Description: Very decorative woodcut depicting the Olivetan monastery (Ordo monachorum montis oliveti). Verso, the text and woodcut at the top left describe the Turco-Mongol conqueror Tamerlane (Timur), detailing his 1402 victory over the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I at the Battle of Ankara. Below Tamerlane is a portrait and entry for Paulus Venetus (Paul of Venice), a renowned philosopher and theologian of the Augustinian order. The lower half of the page includes short biographical entries for several other late medieval figures, such as: Bartholomeus de Urbino: An Augustinian doctor and scholar. Jordanus de Saxonia: An influential theologian. Franciscus de Florentia: Noted for his scholarly contributions. Comes from Hartmann Schedel’s the Latin edition of the “Liber chronicarum” published in 1493. Page number CCXXXXVII. The Nuremberg Chronicles was the first printed history of the known world with about 2000 woodcuts the most picturesque work of the early time of printing. It became one of the most popular books of the 15th. century. The woodblock cutters were Michael Wolgemut, teacher of Albrecht Dürer and his stepson Wilhelm Pleydenwurff. The printing was carried out under the supervision of the great scholar-printer Anton Koberger. Cartographer: Hartmann Schedel (1440 – 1514) Sheet size: 31,1 x 43,3 cm Year: 1493 Technique: wood block Condition: In very good condition. Watermarked paper. This is an original antique map published in 1493 and NOT a modern copy or reprint On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity