Pdf download schedel chronicle of the world 1493 free. Taschen publishers procured a rare handcoloured copy, true to the. Hartmann schedel s weltchronik, or chronicle of the world better known today as the nuremberg chronicle, after the german city in which it was created, was a groundbreaking encyclopedic work and at the time the most lavishly illustrated book ever printed in europe. Dec 22, 2002 introduction and appendix by stephan fussel. Be careful with it, and consider making or purchasing some sort of cover for it. Hartmann schedels weltchronik, or chronicle of the world better known today as the nuremberg chronicle, after the german city in which it was created, was a groundbreaking encyclopedic work and at the time the most lavishly illustrated book ever printed in europe. Nuremberg chronicle taschen jumbo series stephan fussel on. The martyrdom of saint simon of trent from schedel weltchronik schedel s world history, plate 23 from woodcuts from books of the 15th century origin germany date original 1493 medium woodcut and letterpress in black recto and verso on buff laid paper, tipped onto cream wove paper mat dimensions 194 x 226 mm image.
Output from the printing presses koberger in july 1493 in latin under the title liber chronicarum, was reprinted in december of the same year in german under the title weltchronik, then widely known and sought after in italy and in europe as the nuremberg chronicles. Both a historical reference work and a contemporary inventory of urban culture at the end of the 15th century, the chronicle was to have a remarkable influence on the cultural, ecclesiastical and intellectual history of the middle ages. Nuremberg chronicle taschen jumbo series 9783822812952 by fussel, stephan and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. We offer 1 facsimile edition of the manuscript world chronicle by hartmann schedel. Representation of the city of damascus, on reverse the city of trier, latin text damascus is the capital and likely the largest city of syria, following the decline in population of aleppo due to. Schedelsche weltchronik hartmann schedel in the german national library catalogue nicolaus c. The nuremberg chronicle is an illustrated biblical paraphrase and world history that follows the story of human history related in the bible. Hartmann schedel biography infos for sellers and buyers. Hartmann schedel s weltchronik, or chronicle of the world better known today as the nuremberg chronicle, after the german city in which it was created, was a groundbreaking encyclopedic work and, at the time, the most lavishly illustrated book ever printed in europe.
It was commissioned by sebald schreyer and sebastian kammermeister. Hartmann schedel wikipedia bahasa indonesia, ensiklopedia bebas. Nuremberg chronicle facsimile hartmann schedel georg. Isbn 9780983140726 media related to hartmann schedel at wikimedia commons media related to schedelsche weltchronik at wikimedia commons german wikisource has original text related to this article. Illustrierter original raukunstledereinband, gebunden. In rhymed couplets, the chronicle weaves biblical, classical, and other secular texts into a continuous history of the world, beginning with creation. Schedels activity in tracing out, collecting, and copying mss. In 1493 the most elaborately illustrated book then printed in europe, the liber chronicarum or weltchronik appeared in print. This major work, by the nuremberg doctor hartmann schedel, generally known as the nuremberg chronicle was printed by the foremost printer of the day in nuremberg. In 1493 the most elaborately illustrated book then printed in europe, the liber chronicarum or weltchronik appeared in print this major work, by the nuremberg doctor hartmann schedel, generally known as the nuremberg chronicle was printed by the foremost printer of the day in nuremberg, anton koberg.
There were two exemplars for the nuremberg chronicle, one for the latin version written by schedel and another for the german translation by george alt c. With my purchase of taschens edition of schadels weltchronik. Hartmann schedel georg chronicle of the world, widely known as the nuremberg chronicle, after the german city in which it was created, was a groundbreaking encyclopedic work and, at the time, the most lavishly illustrated book ever printed in europe. I became aware of the availability of the book at taschens website and was delighted to learn actually had it in stock as well as taschens edition of luthers bible. From the beginning of the world to 1493 weltchronik. Hartmann schedels weltchronik, or chronicle of the world better known today as the nuremberg chronicle, after the german city in which it was created, was a groundbreaking encyclopedic work and, at the time, the most lavishly illustrated book ever printed in europe. Chronicle of the world 1493 hartmann schedel book number. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The renaissance print, along with the rest of schedel s library, the book became part of the library of johann jacob fugger, which in came into the possession of duke albrecht v of bavaria. Oct 09, 20 the book owes its popularity in part to the great number of fine woodcuts executed by the two artists, michael wolgemuth and william pleydenwurff. Hartmann schedel february 1440 28 november 1514 was a german historian, physician, humanist, and one of the first cartographers to use the printing press.
Matheolus perusinus served as his tutor schedel is best known for his writing the text for the nuremberg chronicle, known as schedelsche weltchronik english. Bishops, prophets, and kings from schedel weltchronik. It is a world history containing humanist historical articles, and was published in latin and german by anton koberger in nuremberg in 1493. The title of this book is hartmann schedel and it was written by stephan fussel. Hartmann schedels weltchronik, or chronicle of the world better known today as the nuremberg chronicle, after the german city in which it was created, was. Schedelsche weltchronik facsimile edition, published by libri illustri ludwigsburg, 1990. With my purchase of taschen s edition of schadels weltchronik. Pdf schedel chronicle of the world 1493 download full pdf.
Schedel is best known for his writing the text for the nuremberg chronicle, known as schedelsche weltchronik, published in 1493 in nuremberg. Maps in the chronicle were the first ever illustrations of many cities and countries. Pdf schedel chronicle of the world 1493 download full. Catholic encyclopedia 19hartmann schedel wikisource. Matheolus perusinus bertindak sebagai tutornya schedel paling dikenal karena menulis teks kronik nuremberg, yang dikenal sebagai schedelsche weltchronik.
It is the main work of the german historian hartmann schedel and first appeared in 1493 in nuremberg in a latin and a german version. Written in latin by hartmann schedel, with a version in german, translation by georg alt, it appeared in 1493. Many an important monument has been preserved only in his copy. Both a historical reference work and a contemporary inventory of urban culture at the end of the 15th century, the chronicle. The martyrdom of saint simon of trent from schedel. Sep 12, 20 chronicle of the world 1493 hartmann schedel book number.
Hartmann schedel became famous for a world chronicle entitled schedelsche weltchronik in his honor. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Its planning took five years and the printing took 20 months. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Hartmann schedel s chronicle of the world, widely known as the nuremberg chronicle, after the german city in which it was created, was a groundbreaking encyclopedic work and, at the time, the most lavishly illustrated book ever printed in europe. This sumptuous work is the result of the largest publishing company in the history of the press in the age of incunabula. Jul 24, 2002 musthave history book of the entire world. Chronicle of the world 1493 hartmann stephan fussel, editor schedel on. His chronicle was by far the most richly illustrated and technically demanding work to be printed in the 15th century.
Hartmann schedels chronicle of the world, widely known as the nuremberg chronicle, after the german city in which it was created, was a groundbreaking encyclopedic work and, at the time, the most lavishly illustrated book ever printed in europe. Hartmann schedel taschen jumbo series new edition by fussel, stephan isbn. This is 1493s musthave history book and city guide by hartmann schedel. The patrons agreed to advance gulden for paper, printing costs, and the distribution and sale of the book. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. I became aware of the availability of the book at taschen s website and was delighted to learn actually had it in stock as well as taschen s edition of luthers bible. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
First, the cover is an artificial suede that is really suceptiable to damage. The second drawback is merely personal preference this edition reproduces a handcolored version of the text. Schedel is best known for his writing the text for the nuremberg chronicle, known as schedelsche. The schedel s world chronicle, also known as the nuremberg chronicle, is an illustrated account of world history. The production of schedel s nuremberg chronicle mainzer studien zur buchwissenschaft, 10. Schedel s library in 1498 contained 370 manuscripts and 670 printed books. Cover illustration is dancing on christmas eve a woodcut by schedel. Weltchronik the chronicles of nuremberg facsimile edition. Hartmann schedel lahir februari 1440 meninggal 28 november 1514 pada umur 74 tahun adalah seorang dokter, humanis, sejarawan, dan salah satu kartografer pertama yang menggunakan pers cetak. The woodcut illustrations of a number of copies, both in latin and in vernacular, were also supplied with hand colouring by contemporary german artists. Bishops, prophets, and kings from schedel weltchronik schedel s world history, plate 10 from woodcuts from books of the 15th century origin germany date original 1496 medium woodcut and letterpress in black recto and verso on cream laid paper, tipped onto cream wove paper mat dimensions 300 x 205 mm credit line print sales miscellaneous fund. It was published by taschen and has a total of 640 pages in the book.
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