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AFTB 59: Leaf from "Cronecken der Sassen" (The Saxon Chronicles), 1492
Item — Item: AFTB 59
Collection number: AFTB59
Scope and Contents
Inculabulum. Woodcut of Medieval battle hand colored non-contemporary with printed text in Low Middle German. Professional paper restoration to right corner. 10 3/4" x 8"
The Saxon Chronicles were written by Conrad Botes (Konrad Bothes), a goldsmith, around 1492. It was a "world " history that began with Noah's flood and progressed to regional local history of Saxony.The woodcuts are masterful and attributed only to Masters H and HR. The...
Dates:
1492