Author: Lucas Cranach
Title: Liebhaber-Bibliothek Alter Illustratoren in Facsimile-Reproduction: Wittemberger Heiligthumsbuch
Description: Munchen [Munich], G. Hirth, 1884 . Leather. A bright copy of this late nineteenth century facsimile reproduction of Lucas Cranach the Elder's 1509 work. In the original German. German Renaissance painter and printmaker Lucas Cranach the Elder presents in this work - completed in 1509 - a catalogue of the collection of Holy Relics owned by the Duke's of Saxony.Illustrated throughout.Cranach was a close friend of Martin Luther, and known for his portraits of leaders of the Protestant Reformation.Volume VI in the Liebhaber-Bibliothek alter Illustratoren in Facsimile-Reproduction series. In a quarter calf binding, with paper covered boards. Boards bright, with rubbing to back strip and head and tail of front joint starting. Boards holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Good . Ill.: Lucas Cranach. Good .

Keywords: facsimile Wittemberger sanctuary book Lucas Cranach the Elder engraving Wittemberger sanctuary book duke of saxony Lucas Cranach


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