Anton koberger nuremberg chronicle book

A largefolio compendium of history, geography and natural wonders, the liber chronicarum contained 298 printed leaves, including 1,809 illustrations from 645 woodcuts by or after painter and woodengraver michael wohlgemut wohlgemuth, his stepson. The artist responsible for its superb coloring worked with a rich and vibrant palette to produce a. The publisher and printer of the nuremberg chronicle was anton koberger, the godfather of albrecht durer, who in the year of durers birth in 1471 ceased goldsmithing to become a printer and publisher. Nuremberg chronicle bilder, video eller lyd pa wikimedia. Both the latin and german versions were printed by anton koberger in nuremberg, germany.

It contains 1809 woodcuts produced from 645 blocks. Sebald shreyer, one of the patrons of the chronicle, commissioned paintings from classical. Mar 30, 2020 the liber chronicarum by hartmann schedel printed in nuremberg by anton koberger in, or nuremberg chronicle as it is generally called, is one of the. Jan 09, 2020 exemplars were the manuscript layouts with sketches to show the arrangement of texts and images to the printer, anton koberger c. Anton koberger, printer of the nuremberg chronicle, printed the first humanist book in nuremberg in 1472. Koberger was originally a goldsmith, godfather of albrecht durer and produced approximately 250 works between 14711504, including arguably his most famous work, the nuremberg chronicle. This print depicts the alleged ritual murder of the child simon of trent italy, a. Liber chronicarum nuremberg chronicle single folio by. Nuremberg chronicle history of graphic design through. The library exhibition therefore is timely, but there is another reason why. It is one of the bestdocumented early printed books. The chronicle was printed by nuremberg printer anton koberger c.

This complex layout is ordered by the use of rules around the illustrations. In order to print and sell so many copies of an expensive book in the fifteenth century the printer anton koberger had to employ a geographically wide network of partners and sales agents. First and only latin edition of the most fully realized illustrated book of the fifteenth. He established in 1470 the first printing house in nuremberg anton koberger was born to an established nuremberg family of bakers, and makes his first. Hartmann schedel 14401514 liber chronicarum private. 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 koberger. Exemplars were the manuscript layouts with sketches to show the arrangement of texts and images to the printer, anton koberger c. Wilson, the making of the nuremberg chronicle 1976, approves dr peter zahns count of probably 1,500 latin copies printed. Anton koberger, pages from the nuremberg chronicle, 1493. Born in nuremberg, germany, in 1445 to an old nuremberg family of craftsmen, anton kobergers early life is shrouded in mystery, but it is known that he began his career as a goldsmith before becoming a printer. The most elaborate book created by koberg was the nuremberg chronicle.

Soon after printing was completed, he issued a onepage prospectus in latin, which proclaimed the virtues of the book to potential readers. World history through latemedieval eyes special collections. Rare liber chronicarum nuremberg chronicles youtube. We have compared annotated copies of the chronicle from across europe to illustrate different responses to the reformation, as well as demonstrating the importance of sacred history for a diverse group of readers. In order to print and sell so many copies of an expensive book in the fifteenth century the printer anton koberger had to employ a geographically wide network of. Written by hartmann schedel german, nuremberg nuremberg. A revealing indication of the extent of kobergers business is provided by a document of 1509, drawn up as a final settlement of the contract between partners involved in the production and sale of the nuremberg chronicle.

The nuremberg chronicle is an illustrated biblical paraphrase and world history that follows the story of human history related in the bible. In the spine there are glued two identical leaves of printed hebrew text to add strength to this large tome. Anton koberger, nuremberg chronicle first published on 12 july 1493, the liber chronicarum now termed by english speakers, the nuremberg chronicle was one of the most popular books of the 15th century. Anton koberger, for sebald schreyer and sebastian kammermeister, 12 july 1493 the nuremberg chronicle is the most extensively illustrated book of the fifteenth century. The latin edition was printed in kobergeros shop between may 1492 and october 1493. A marvel of early book production and illustration, the nuremberg chronicle is a massive work bursting with over 1,800 exquisite woodcut engravings produced by one of the preeminent printerpublishers of the 15th century, anton koberger. Its one of the first books to integrate illustrations and text. These were obviously from a much smaller book as two leaves were necessary to cover the length of the spine. Personalising the book nuremberg chronicle marks and. There were two exemplars for the nuremberg chronicle. It was printed by the famous nuremberg printer anton koberger c. Even before durer departed on his wanderjahre in 1490, michael wolgemuts workshop was producing the most extensively illustrated book of the fifteenth century, the liber chronicarum, or nuremberg chronicle. The book, which was created on commission from nuremberg merchants sebald schreyer 14461520 and sebastian kammermeister 14461503, was published in latin and german by printer anton koberger godfather of the renowned painter and printmaker albrecht durer in 1493.

Anton koberger, nuremberg chronicle first published on 12 july 1493, the liber chronicarum now termed by english speakers, the nuremberg chronicle was one of the most popular books of the. June 12, 1493 printer anton koberger of nuremberg completed the printing and issued the liber chronicarum written by physician hartmann schedel. First edition of the nuremberg chronicle, preceding the german language edition published 23 december 1493 by just over five months. He established the first printing press in nuremberg in 1470 and went on to publish some of. Then he produced the tattered, partial copy of the 500yearold nuremberg chronicle. The nuremberg chronicle and the history of the world. Along with the rest of schedels library, the book became part of the library of johann. One of the most prolific and influential of germanys early printers, anton koberger ca. The chosen printer for the nuremberg chronicle was anton koberger of nuremberg. Liber chronicarum nuremberg chronicle, an individual page from the chronicle. An amazing amount of information is known about the making of the nuremberg chronicle because contracts and exemplars survive. Anton koberger, for sebald screyer and sebastian kammermeister, 1493. 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. Sep 02, 2016 the book is especially famed for its series of over 1,800 woodcuts depicting religious subjects from the old and new testaments, classical and medieval history, and a large series of city views.

Dalton 16, who spent his lifetime collecting art, rare books, and manuscripts. At the end of the 15th century, the new industry of book printing reached its zenith in nuremberg, germany. Trykkeren anton koberger var innehaver av et av europas storste trykkerier, som. The german language edition printed by anton koberger and published in 1493 is a world history beginning. In 1493 the most elaborately illustrated book then printed in europe, the liber. Anton kobergerprinter of the nuremberg chronicleprinted the first humanist book in nuremberg in the latin edition was published on 12 julyand a german edition, translated by george alt, the city scribe of nuremberg, was published on 23 december exemplars were the manuscript layouts with sketches to show the arrangement of texts and images to the printer, anton koberger c. Of the hundreds of books and products published by anton koberger, none are more famous than the nuremberg chronicle, published in latin and german versions in july and december 1493. The nuremberg chronicle and the history of the world scihi. Anton koberger for sebald schreyer and sebastian kammermeister. Anton koberger for sebald schreyer and sebastian kammermeister, 12 july 1493.

Anton kobergs firm operated twentyfour presses and employed a hundred editors, proofreaders, and typesetters. Latin scholars refer to it as liber chronicarum book of chronicles as this phrase appears in the. The text is a universal history of the christian world from the beginning of times to the early 1490s, written in latin by the nuremberg physician. The first dated book produced by his press was alcinouss disciplinarum platonis epitome, printed in november 1472. Sebald shreyer, one of the patrons of the chronicle, commissioned paintings from classical mythology for the grand salon of his house. This curious and tiny moon appears in liber chronicarum. The liber chronicarum, a universal history compiled from older and contemporary sources by the nuremberg doctor, humanist, and bibliophile hartmann schedel 14401514, is one of the most densely illustrated and technically advanced works of early printing.

Anton koberger was responsible not only for printing the nuremberg chronicle, but also for coordinating sales and distribution. Tall folio, periodstyle full pigskin over beveled edged oak boards, elaborately blind tooled covers, metal clasps. It should also be noted that last year marked another important moment. The first edition of the most extensively illustrated book.

Scholars seeking to identify illustrations that might have been contributed by durer. Liber chronicarum first edition nuremberg chronicle. Jul 24, 2002 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. It is estimated that 14001500 latin version were printed and 700 german versions were printed. He established the first printing press in nuremberg in 1470 and went on to publish some of the most important printed works from the 15 thcentury. Anton koberger printed the ninth german bible in 1493. Nuremberg chronicle adrian wilson in the fall of 972 two students who were assisting with cataloguing in the nuremberg city library noticed the words archa noe written in red ink on the endpapers of a twovolume german bible printed in i483 by anton koberger. Thats a bigdeal book, and if this is an honesttogosh authentic find that would be amazing, poulton said. Written in latin by hartmann schedel, with a version in german, translation by georg alt, it appeared in 1493. Feb 26, 2016 anton koberger, pages from the nuremberg chronicle, 1493. Dated 10 november 1478, kobergers fourth latin edition contained several pointers for readers, for example the first table of contents indicating the folio.

The most extensively illustrated book of the fifteenth century was the nuremberg chronicle, issued in latin and german editions. This was an important combination of people who had significant expertise and the money to back a large, ambitious project. Fivecenturiesold book surfaces in sandy the 1493 book is also prized for its printing connection to anton koberger, one of the biggest names in early printing, said luise poulton, curator and head of rare books at the university of utahs j. The nuremberg entrepreneur sebald schreyer and his brotherinlaw, sebastian. Nuremberg chronicle wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Sep 28, 20 the universitys copy of anton kobergers nuremburg chronicle is in german and is a large tome measuring 300 x 430 x 80 mm.

The dalton room in the rare book, manuscript, and special collections library now houses the nuremberg chronicle. First edition of the extraordinary nuremberg chronicle, the most profusely illustrated book of the 15th century, featuring the first. The nuremberg chronicle, first latin edition, michael. Schedels major work, the illustrated account of world history in the nuremberg chronicle, was first published in nuremberg in 1493 in a latin and a german version. The nuremberg chronicle is an illustrated encyclopedia comprised of world historical accounts. Soon after printing was completed, he issued a onepage prospectus in latin. It is a history of the world from the creation to his own day and is remarkable for its illustrations, its graphic design and for its woodcuts and description of cities. First edition of the nuremberg chronicle, preceding the german language edition published 23 december. Gifted to the university of cambridge in 1574 by matthew parker 15041575, archbishop of canterbury, this copy is lavishly and subtly coloured, but is anomalous in. The first edition of the most extensively illustrated book of the 15th century. Anton koberger, mostknown for his monumental work nuremberg chronicle, printed this illustrated bible set. The book was written by hartmann schedel, a physician, and published by anton koberger, dubbed the prince of printers, who was also the godfather of albrecht. Nuremberg chronicle, by hartmann schedel rare books collection, university of melbourne library hartmann schedel german, 14401514 liber cronicarum, cum figuris et ymaginibus ab inicio mundi the nuremberg chronicle nuremberg.

German by nuremburg printer anton koberger, the book contains more than. The liber chronicarum by hartmann schedel printed in nuremberg by anton koberger in 1493, or nuremberg chronicle as it is generally called, is one of the most important german incunables and the most extensively illustrated book of the 15th century. This collection includes uniformly bound tomes including one tome from the 1497 issue. This exhibition shows some of the ways people read the nuremberg chronicle, one of the earliest printed histories. Hartmann schedel compiled a collection of printed books and manuscripts that. The 1493 book is also prized for its printing connection to anton koberger, one of the biggest names in early printing, said luise poulton, curator and head of rare books at the university of utahs j. Also published by durers godfather, this history of the world from its creation to the year 1493 included 1,809 woodcut illustrations produced from 645 different blocks.