Folium CCLXXVII from the Nuremberg Chronicle.

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• PUBLISHER: Published by Anton Koberger, Nuremberg.

• MEDIUM: Letterpress and woodcut.

  DATE: c. 1500

• EDITION SIZE: Paper size 10 3/4 x 15 3/4" ( 27.2 x 40.1 cm)

• DESCRIPTION: This leaf, Folium CCLXXVII (recto) from the Nuremberg Chronicle (1493), is part of one of the most ambitious and influential illustrated books of the 15th century. Compiled by Hartmann Schedel and printed by Anton Koberger, the Chronicle presents a sweeping history of the world, interweaving religious narratives, biblical events, historical figures, and medieval conceptions of geography and knowledge. Published in both Latin and German editions, it features hundreds of woodcut illustrations by Michael Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff, with possible contributions from a young Albrecht Dürer. The text reflects the Chronicle’s fascination with historical and political transformations, recounting the conflicts and shifting powers of Dalmatia, Croatia, Istria, Carniola, and Carinthia. It describes King Stephen of Dalmatia’s wars against Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik) and the broader struggles for control in the region, blending historical record with the medieval perspective on power, faith, and territorial rule. <br><br> The woodcut illustration on this page likely depicts Ragusa, a city of great significance in the medieval Adriatic. While the Chronicle often presents stylized rather than strictly accurate representations of cities, the image captures key architectural features associated with Dubrovnik, including its imposing walls and numerous towers. These fortifications were essential to the city’s defense, reflecting its role as a resilient stronghold amid ongoing regional conflicts. Like many of the Chronicle’s city views, this depiction serves both artistic and historical purposes, emphasizing the strength and endurance of a city that withstood the pressures of war and shifting political landscapes. Through such illustrations, the Nuremberg Chronicle transforms historical accounts into vivid visual records, reinforcing the medieval perspective on power, faith, and the impermanence of earthly kingdoms.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in an 13.5 x 19 inch archival mylar for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects