1493 Collection

The Dance of Death (1493) by Michael Wolgemut, from the Liber chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel. Colored engraving

The Zodiac Man, the oldest printed bloodletting chart, showing the astrological signs for bloodletting
BLOODLETTING CHART, 1493. The Zodiac Man, the oldest printed bloodletting chart, showing the astrological signs for bloodletting

WOLFMAN 1493
A wolfman - human below the neck, but a wolf above it

Icarus by Durer 1493
Icarus and Daedalus fly together. Then Icarus falls from the sky as the sun melts his wings

Initial D Wedding Gillion Marie Lieven van Lathem
Initial D: The Wedding of Gillion and Marie; Lieven van Lathem (Flemish, about 1430 - 1493), David Aubert (Flemish, active 1453 - 1479); Antwerp, Belgium; 1464; Tempera colors, gold

Saint Michael Lieven van Lathem Flemish 1430
Saint Michael; Lieven van Lathem (Flemish, about 1430 - 1493); Ghent (written), Belgium; 1469; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, silver paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 12.4 x 9.2 cm (4 7)

The city of Alexandria. Liber chronicarum. 15th century. Col
Liber chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel. The city of Alexandria. 15th century. Latin edition. Colored engraving. Episcopal Library. Barcelona. Spain

Engraving depicting the city of Nuremberg. Nuremberg Chronic
Nuremberg Chronicle. German version, December 23, 1493. Compiled by Hartmann Schedel and engraving by Michael Wolgemuth and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff. Engraving depicting the city of Nuremberg

Engraving depicting the city of Alexandria. Liber chronicaru
Liber chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel. Engraving depicting the city of Alexandria. 15th century. Latin edition. Episcopal Library. Barcelona. Spain

The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess, 1493 / 4 (woodcut)
986344 The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess, 1493/4 (woodcut) by Italian School, (15th century); 19.7x12.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess)

Title-page of the Fior di Virtu, 1493, 1490 (engraving)
5210564 Title-page of the Fior di Virtu, 1493, 1490 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Title-page of the Fior di Virtu, 1493, 1490)

The Infant Richard crucified by the Jews, at Pontoise (engraving)
668445 The Infant Richard crucified by the Jews, at Pontoise (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Infant Richard crucified by the Jews)

Ancient Salt Cellar at New College, Oxford (engraving)
3631533 Ancient Salt Cellar at New College, Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Salt Cellar at New College, Oxford)

The Jews of Cologne burnt alive (engraving)
668434 The Jews of Cologne burnt alive (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jews of Cologne burnt alive.-From a Woodcut in the " Liber Chronicarum)

From the Dives Et Pauper, printed by Pynson at London, 1493 (litho)
2786994 From the Dives Et Pauper, printed by Pynson at London, 1493 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Dives Et Pauper, printed by Pynson at London)

Coronation of Louis the Pious, 1493 (illuminated printed woodcut on vellum)
986168 Coronation of Louis the Pious, 1493 (illuminated printed woodcut on vellum) by Verard, Antoine (1450-1519); about 38.5x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of Louis the Pious)

View of London, 1493. From the Nuremberg Chronicle (engraving)
560200 View of London, 1493. From the Nuremberg Chronicle (engraving) by German School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of London, 1493)

The Discovery of the Indies, 1493 (engraving)
5210546 The Discovery of the Indies, 1493 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Discovery of the Indies, 1493)

The Caxton Celebration (engraving)
1106408 The Caxton Celebration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Caxton Celebration)

Death of St. Louis at Carthage, 1493 (illuminated printed woodcut on vellum)
986169 Death of St. Louis at Carthage, 1493 (illuminated printed woodcut on vellum) by Verard, Antoine (1450-1519); 38.5x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of St. Louis at Carthage)

The Whit Sunday custom of strawing the floor of the Nave of the church with rushes, dating back to 1493. St. Mary Radcliffe Church, Bristol, England. Date: 1930s

CHRISTMAS DANCERS
Dancers who dance on Christmas night are condemned to dance for the entire ensuing year Date: 1493

Pope Joan (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), 1493. Private Collection

Discovery of America, Christopher Columbus in Barcelona is received by the Catholic Monarchs on April 15, 1493, after arriving from America, colored etching

Icarus and Daedalus flying. Engraving. Colored
Icarus and his father Daedalus flying. Engraving by Albrecht Durer, 1493. Colored

BLACK PLAGUE, 1493. Dance of death with plague victims. Woodcut from the Nuremberg Chronicle, 1493

SUN AND MOON, 1493. Woodcut, German, 1493

MONSTER, 1493. Part-wolf, part-human monster. Woodcut from the Nuremberg Chronicle, 1493

MEDIEVAL CHURCH. Woodcut from The Nuremberg Chronicle, 1493

The Dance of Death, allegorical artwork
The Dance of Death (1493). This artwork, by the German painter Michael Wolgemut (1434-1519), was published in the Liber chronicarum (Book of Chronicles, Nuremburg)

Reign of Antichrist
The reign of Antichrist

Babilonia seu Babilon Registrum huius operis
Babilonia seu Babilon, Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cu, m, figuris et ymagi, nibus ab inicio mundi, Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm, d

Argentina Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum
Argentina, Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cu, m, figuris et ymagi, nibus ab inicio mundi, Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm, d. 1494, Schedel, Hartmann, 1440-1514, Woodcut and letterpress, 1493

De sanctificatione septime diei Registrum huius
De sanctificatione septime diei, Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cu, m, figuris et ymagi, nibus ab inicio mundi, Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm, d

Worship Golden Calf Registrum huius operis libri
Worship of the Golden Calf, Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cu, m, figuris et ymagi, nibus ab inicio mundi, Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm, d

De opere secunde diei Registrum huius operis
De opere secunde diei. Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cu, m, figuris et ymagi, nibus ab inicio mundi, Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm, d

Folium CLVII Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum
Folium CLVII, Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cu, m, figuris et ymagi, nibus ab inicio mundi, Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm, d

Destruccio Iherosolime Registrum huius operis
Destruccio Iherosolime, Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cu, m, figuris et ymagi, nibus ab inicio mundi, Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm, d

De opere quarte diei Registrum huius operis libri
De opere quarte diei, Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cu, m, figuris et ymagi, nibus ab inicio mundi, Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm, d

Map world Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum
Map of the world, Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cu, m, figuris et ymagi, nibus ab inicio mundi, Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm, d

Initial A Gillion Son Gerard Defeating Saracen Army
Initial A: Gillion and His Son Gerard Defeating a Saracen Army; Lieven van Lathem (Flemish, about 1430 - 1493), David Aubert (Flemish, active 1453 - 1479); Antwerp, Belgium; 1464; Tempera colors

Initial Q Gerard Rescuing Father Gillion Battle
Initial Q: Gerard Rescuing His Father Gillion during Battle; Lieven van Lathem (Flemish, about 1430 - 1493), David Aubert (Flemish, active 1453 - 1479); Antwerp, Belgium; 1464; Tempera colors, gold

Initial Q Gillion Defeating King Gibraltar Lieven van
Initial Q: Gillion Defeating the King of Gibraltar; Lieven van Lathem (Flemish, about 1430 - 1493), David Aubert (Flemish, active 1453 - 1479); Antwerp, Belgium; 1464; Tempera colors, gold

Initial A Gillion Companion Hertan Secretly Returning
Initial A: Gillion and His Companion Hertan Secretly Returning to Cairo; Lieven van Lathem (Flemish, about 1430 - 1493), David Aubert (Flemish, active 1453 - 1479); Antwerp

Gillion Defeating King Fabur Siege Cairo Lieven van
Gillion Defeating King Fabur during the Siege of Cairo; Lieven van Lathem (Flemish, about 1430 - 1493), David Aubert (Flemish, active 1453 - 1479); Antwerp, Belgium; 1464; Tempera colors, gold

Initial B Gillion Defeating Emir Tripoli Lieven van
Initial B: Gillion Defeating the Emir of Tripoli; Lieven van Lathem (Flemish, about 1430 - 1493), David Aubert (Flemish, active 1453 - 1479); Antwerp, Belgium; 1464; Tempera colors, gold

Gillion Defeating King Hector Gillion Fighting
Gillion Defeating King Hector and Gillion Fighting with the Emir of Orbrie; Lieven van Lathem (Flemish, about 1430 - 1493), David Aubert (Flemish, active 1453 - 1479); Antwerp

Gillion Slaying King Ysore Freeing Sultan Lieven van
Gillion Slaying King Ysore and Freeing the Sultan; Lieven van Lathem (Flemish, about 1430 - 1493), David Aubert (Flemish, active 1453 - 1479); Antwerp, Belgium; 1464; Tempera colors, gold

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of 1493: A Glimpse into History and Art" Step back in time to the year 1493, where a myriad of captivating events unfolded. Delve into the artistic masterpieces that emerged during this era, such as "The Dance of Death" by Michael Wolgemut from the Liber chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel. This woodcut painting depicts a haunting dance between life and death, reminding us of our mortality. Intriguingly, we also encounter "The Zodiac Man, " an ancient bloodletting chart showcasing astrological signs and their connections to different body parts. This remarkable woodcut from Johannes de Ketham's Fasciculus Medicinae provides insights into medical practices prevalent at that time. Meanwhile, Durer's iconic work "Icarus" takes flight in 1493, capturing both the ambition and downfall of human aspirations. The tale of Icarus serves as a cautionary reminder about hubris and its consequences. As we explore various cities through engravings like Alexandria and Nuremberg Chronicarum, we witness glimpses of urban life in the fifteenth century. These depictions transport us to bustling streets filled with people going about their daily routines amidst architectural marvels. Furthermore, Hartmann Sche's Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum) offers an extensive historical account that immerses readers in significant events spanning centuries. It stands as a testament to mankind's thirst for knowledge and desire to document its own story. Notably, art also reflects societal dynamics during this period; "The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess" showcases power dynamics within royal circles while highlighting strategic thinking through this timeless game. However, not all artworks are pleasant or uplifting; some delve into darker themes like "The Infant Richard crucified by Jews.