Leaf CCXVII "Collapse of a Bridge" Chronicle of the World, Schedel 1493, Dürer

Schedel Weltchronik – Liber Chronicarum – Nuremberg Chronicle 1493
“Collapse of a bridge” – (Dürer, Mende no. 25)
Leaf CCXVII, latin edition
1. General information about Nuremberg Chronicle 1493:
The Schedel world chronicle (Liber Chronicarum, Nuremberg Chronicle) was first published on July 12, 1493 in a Latin edition, and six months later, on December 23, 1493, also in a German version.
Edited by the famous Nuremberg humanist and historian Hartmann Schedel. Printed by Anton Koberger in Nuremberg. With more than 1800 woodcuts, the Schedel Chronik is an important testimony to German book printing art of the late Middle Ages. —The chronicle presented the history of the world in seven ages. From the first age, the creation of the world, to the seven age, the end of the world and the prospect of the Last Judgment.
The woodcuts are by Michael Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff, his stepson. Contributions by the young Albrecht Dürer, who worked as an apprentice in Michael Wolgemut’s workshop until 1490, are very likely.
2. Description:
Rare single sheet CCXVII (242) with the title “Collapse of a bridge” – or “Dancers of Maastricht” on the front side is attributed by some experts to the young Albrecht Dürer (see Mende no. 25).
Latin text on the front with woodcuts of male Siamese twins, a man headed lion and the larger woodcut “Collapse of a bridge”. This large illustration is the only illustration related to the Netherlands. It shows a bridge collapsing under a group of dancers at Maastricht.
Some experts believe this woodcut was made by the young Albrecht Dürer because woodblock cutter Michael Wolgemut was his teacher during the time the Nuremberg Chronicle was made. Some cuts are remarkable close to his resemblance to the Apocalypse illustrations.
Dimensions: 43,5cm x 29.5cm
Very rare collector’s sheet!
3. Condition:
Good to very good condition! Sheet slightly wavy. No damage whatsoever. Rare single sheet, nice old coloring.
Photos are part of the item description.
3. Explanation:
Please note: This sheet is an original (!) from the incunabula period and is over 500 years old. It’s free of third-party rights at the time of sale.
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