Old, antique map - Double page panoramic view of Cologne (Köln) by H. Schedel 1493
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Old, antique map - Double page panoramic view of Cologne (Köln) by H. Schedel.
Date of the first edition: 1493
Date of this map: 1493
Woodcut
Size: 19.5 x 53cm (7.6 x 20.7 inches)
Verso text: Latin
Condition: Centrefold repaired, new right margin.
Condition Rating: B
Folio XC (90) and XCI (91) from: Liber Chronicarum. (= Nuremberg Chronicle). Nuremberg, Koberger, 1493.
On verso: the left part of the view of Augsburg, as published.
This major work, by the Nuremberg doctor Hartmann Schedel, generally known as the Nuremberg Chronicle was printed by Anton Koberger, the foremost printer of the day. It is a history of the world from the Creation to contemporary times. The work is remarkable for its illustrations, design and its woodcuts and description of cities. The views are some of the earliest representations of towns and cities, with around 116 places being identified by name. The numerous woodcut views, illustrations and maps are made by Michael Wohlgemuth and Wilhem Pleydenwurff and their workshop including Albrecht Dürer.