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Genesis of Adamprinted circa 1488

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Woodcut print of a genealogical diagram with interconnected circles containing Latin names, figural illustrations, and a crowned woman at the top center
Woodcut page with three genealogical or succession diagrams, each headed by a seated crowned or mitred figure. The left column shows a chain of seven interlocking circles with Latin inscriptions; the center and right columns show single circles on vertical lines. Latin text labels each column at the bottom.
Woodcut print showing six vertical chains or ropes, each with circular medallions containing names in Latin script, connected by interlocking links. Gothic letters mark the top and bottom of each column.
Printed book page with two columns of Latin text in Gothic type, red rubrics, and a decorated initial 'C' enclosing a woodcut of a robed figure seated at a writing desk within an architectural frame with foliate border.
Woodcut print with three vertical chains of interlocking rings, each containing Latin text naming historical figures. Three enthroned figures appear at the top. Latin column headings at bottom identify the chains as lines of bishops, emperors, and doctors and poets.
Printed page from an incunabulum with Gothic typeface, featuring a large decorated initial 'A' enclosing a woodcut of a robed figure at a lectern, surrounded by foliate border ornament; two columns of Latin text with rubricated chapter headings.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Genesis of Adam
Place Made
Germany
Date Made
printed circa 1488
Medium
Woodcut and letterpress
Dimensions
Sheet (each): 15 1/8 × 11 3/8 in. (38.42 × 28.89 cm) Image (each): 15 1/8 × 10 3/4 in. (38.42 × 27.31 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Salzer
Accession Number
52.18.1-.6
Classification
Prints
Collecting Area
Prints and Drawings