Incunable Inc/750, preserved in the Biblioteca Nacional de España in Madrid, stands as one of the most illustrated incunabula in existence, renowned for its extraordinary number of 1,821 engravings. This remarkable work is distinguished by its 645 wooden carvings (xylographs), which include 596 portraits of notable figures such as popes, emperors, kings, and other famous personalities.
The majority of these engravings span the 620 folio-sized pages of the book, depicting a comprehensive "chronicle of the world" from its creation up to the end of the 15th century. This incunable is not only significant for its extensive use of illustrations but also for its inclusion of numerous panoramic city views and biblical scenes. There is speculation that some of the illustrations may have been drawn by Albrecht Dürer, given its association with the renowned printer Anton Koberger. This connection highlights the incunable's importance in the history of early printed books and its contribution to the visual representation of historical and biblical narratives.
We have 1 facsimile edition of the manuscript "Liber Chronicarum": Liber Chronicarum facsimile edition, published by Vicent Garcia Editores, 1994
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