Hartmann schedels weltchronik, or chronicle of the world better known today 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. Schedel is best known for his writing the text for the nuremberg chronicle, known as schedelsche weltchronik, published in 1493 in nuremberg, it was commissioned by sebastian kammermeister. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. This is 1493 s musthave history book and city guide by hartmann schedel. Sep 25, 2019 both a historical reference work and a contemporary inventory of urban culture at the end of the 15th century, the chronicle was to have a remarkable influence on the cultural, ecclesiastical and intellectual history of the middle ages. Oct 14, 2019 seventh day of creation, weltchronik nuremberg chronicle hartmann schedel, 1493. Jul 24, 2002 in 1493 the most elaborately illustrated book then printed in europe, the liber chronicarum or weltchronik appeared in print. Schedel is best known for his writing the text for the nuremberg chronicle, known as schedelsche weltchronik english. This is 1493s musthave history book and city guide by hartmann schedel. In 1493 the most elaborately illustrated book then printed in europe, the liber chronicarum or weltchronik appeared in print. Both the latin version of july 1493 and the german version of december of the same year were printed in the offices of anton koberger who owned one of europes largest printing houses of the period. Do not let this book escape you the nuremberg chronicle lake forest college, durand institute. It is one of the bestdocumented early printed books an incunabulumand.
Brauner velourledereinband mit halbseitigem werbeschutzumschlag. Chronicle of the world 1493 blackwells, books for life. In rhymed couplets, the chronicle weaves biblical, classical, and other secular texts into a continuous history of the world, beginning with creation. Written in latin by hartmann schedel, with a version in german, translation by georg alt, it appeared in 1493. Maps in the chronicle were the first ever illustrations of. Both a historical reference work and a contemporary inventory of urban culture at the end of the 15th century, the chronicle was to have a remarkable influence on the cultural, ecclesiastical and intellectual history of the middle ages. Dec 22, 2002 hartmann schedel, chronicle of the world 1493. From the beginning of the world to 1493 weltchronik. Nuremberg chronicle facsimile hartmann schedel georg. Since columbus hadnt returned yet, the discovery of the americas isnt even covered yet, a fact that really made me feel in touch with just how old this chronicle really is. Hartmann schedel s weltchronik, or chronicle of the world better known today 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. Seventh day of creation, weltchronik nuremberg chronicle hartmann schedel, 1493. Matheolus perusinus served as his tutor schedel is best known for his writing the text for the nuremberg chronicle, known as schedelsche weltchronik english.
The chronicle charts the known history of the world from the creation of the world to schedels present. Taschen publishers procured a rare handcoloured copy, true to the. Christian art and symbolism, chronology, chronology, historical, cities and. The nuremberg chronicle is an illustrated biblical paraphrase and world history that follows the story of human history related in the bible. For the illustration of the seventh day, the abstraction and representations are combined. Hartmann schedels weltchronik, or chronicle of the world better known today 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. Hartmann schedel february 1440 28 november 1514 was a german physician, humanist, historian, and one of the first cartographers to use the printing press. Both a historical reference work and a contemporary inventory of urban culture at the end of the 15th century, the chronicle. The entire history up until then is covered through their eyes, including, of course, the bible. Chronicle of the world 1493 blackwells, books for life and. Hartmann schedel wikipedia bahasa indonesia, ensiklopedia bebas. Weltchronik, or chronicle of the world better known today as the nuremberg. Hartmann schedel s weltchronik, or chronicle of the world better known today 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. Schedels world chronicle, published in 1493 in nuremberg.
This major work, by the nuremberg doctor hartmann schedel, generally known as the nuremberg chronicle was printed by the foremost printer of. 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. The chronicle was first published in latin on 12 july 1493 in the city of nuremberg. Hartmann schedels weltchronik, or chronicle of the world better known today as the nuremberg chronicle, after the german city in which it was created, was a groundbreaking encyclopedic work and, at the time. Sep 12, 20 chronicle of the world 1493 hartmann schedel book number. Schedel is best known for his writing the text for the nuremberg chronicle, known as schedelsche.
It is one of the bestdocumented early printed books an. Hartmann schedel february 1440 28 november 1514 was a german historian, physician, humanist, and one of the first cartographers to use the printing press. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. This was quickly followed by a german translation on 23 december 1493. Chronicle of the world 1493 hartmann schedel book number. Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cu figuris et imagibus ab inicio mudi ostfildern. The popularity of rudolfs writings can be gauged by the fact that there are more than 80 extant manuscripts and manuscript fragments of the weltchronik alone. It was commissioned by sebald schreyer 1446 1520 and sebastian kammermeister 1446 1503. The complete and annotated nuremberg chronicle introduction and appendix by stephan fussel. An estimated 1400 to 1500 latin and 700 to german copies were published. December 2, 1986january 28, 1987 by carr, amelia j. Hartmann schedel was a german historian, physician and one of the first cartographers to use the printing press.