The Martyrdom of Saint Simon of Trent from Schedel Weltchronik (Schedel's World History), Plate 23 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century. Michel Wolgemut (German, 1434/37-1519) and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff (German, c. 1460-1494); printed and published by Anton Koberger (German, c. 1440/45-1513); original text by Hartmann Schedel (German, 1440-1514); portfolio text by Wilhelm Ludwig Schreiber (German, 1855-1932). Date: 1493. Dimensions: 194 x 226 mm (image); 424 x 295 mm (sheet). Woodcut and letterpress in black (recto and verso) on buff laid paper, tipped onto cream wove paper mat. Origin: Germany.
The Martyrdom of Saint Simon of Trent from Schedel Weltchronik (Schedel's World History), Plate 23 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century. Michel Wolgemut (German, 1434/37-1519) and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff (German, c. 1460-1494); printed and published by Anton Koberger (German, c. 1440/45-1513); original text by Hartmann Schedel (German, 1440-1514); portfolio text by Wilhelm Ludwig Schreiber (German, 1855-1932). Date: 1493. Dimensions: 194 x 226 mm (image); 424 x 295 mm (sheet). Woodcut and letterpress in black (recto and verso) on buff laid paper, tipped onto cream wove paper mat. Origin: Germany.
Musée:
The Chicago Art Institute, FLORENCIA, ETATS-UNIS D'AMERIQUE (USA)