Schedel Collection

View of fortified city, 1493. A cog, a type of sailing vessel, can be seen in the foreground. A watergate gives access to the city at bottom right

Regensburg, Germany, Liber Chronicarum (engraving)
3600021 Regensburg, Germany, Liber Chronicarum (engraving); (add.info.: Regensburg (Germany). Engraving. Liber Chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel, 1493.); PHAS/UIG.

Original incunable leaf in Latin from 'Hartmut Schedel:Liber Chronicorum', printed by Schoensperger in 1497
3085271 Original incunable leaf in Latin from 'Hartmut Schedel:Liber Chronicorum', printed by Schoensperger in 1497; (add.info.: Original incunable leaf in Latin from 'Hartmut Schedel)

Original incunable leaf in Latin from 'Hartmut Schedel:Liber Chronicorum', printed by Schoensperger in 1497
3085262 Original incunable leaf in Latin from 'Hartmut Schedel:Liber Chronicorum', printed by Schoensperger in 1497; (add.info.: Original incunable leaf in Latin from 'Hartmut Schedel)

Aesop - probably legendary Greek fabulist. 1493 (Woodcut from Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi)
530892 Aesop - probably legendary Greek fabulist. 1493 (Woodcut from Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi (Nuremberg Chronicle)); (add.info.: According to Herodotus)

Jericho, Liber Chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel (engraving)
3600024 Jericho, Liber Chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel (engraving); (add.info.: Jericho. Engraving. Liber Chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel, 1493.); PHAS/UIG.

St Thomas Aquinas (c1225-1274) Italian philosopher and theologian. Joined Dominican order
532062 St Thomas Aquinas (c1225-1274) Italian philosopher and theologian. Joined Dominican order and studied under Albertus Magnus at Cologne

Hippocrates of Cos (born c460 BC) Ancient Greek physician. Woodcut from Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi
527512 Hippocrates of Cos (born c460 BC) Ancient Greek physician. Woodcut from Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi (Nuremberg Chronicle), Nuremberg, 1493.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Venerable Bede (c.673-735) Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian: monk at Jarrow, Northumberland
532024 Venerable Bede (c.673-735) Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian: monk at Jarrow, Northumberland, holding open a book

Erfurt, Germany (engraving)
3600029 Erfurt, Germany (engraving); (add.info.: Lubeck (Germany). Engraving. Liber Chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel, 1493.); PHAS/UIG.

Old London, Liber Chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel (engraving)
3600025 Old London, Liber Chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel (engraving); (add.info.: Old London. Walled medieval village. Anglie Provincia, Great Britain. Engraving)

The burning of Jews in Germany shown in a coloured woodblock illustration from Liber Chronicarum
529179 The burning of Jews in Germany shown in a coloured woodblock illustration from Liber Chronicarum (The Nuremberg Chronicle) By Hartmann Schedel(1493) ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Genealogia divi heinrici imperatoris. The family tree of Emperor Henry II... ca 1493
Genealogia divi heinrici imperatoris. The family tree of Emperor Henry II (from the Schedel's Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Private Collection

De opere serte diei (from the Schedel's Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Creator: Wolgemut, Michael (1434-1519)
De opere serte diei (from the Schedel's Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Private Collection

De sanctificatione septime diei (from the Schedel's Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Private Collection

Genealogia divi heinrici imperatoris. The family tree of Emperor Henry II... ca 1493
Genealogia divi heinrici imperatoris. The family tree of Emperor Henry II (from the Schedel's Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Private Collection

De opere serte diei (from the Schedel's Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Creator: Wolgemut, Michael (1434-1519)
De opere serte diei (from the Schedel's Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Private Collection

De sanctificatione septime diei (from the Schedel's Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Private Collection

Conversion of St Paul on the road to Damascus, 1493. Saul of Tarsus (1st century) who took the name Paul after seeing a vision of Christ on the road to Damascus

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

Nurnburg view in the 15th century
3780860 Nurnburg view in the 15th century by Schedel, Hartmann (1440-1514); (add.info.: Nurnburg view in the 15th century. From Hartmann Schedel's Chronicle of the World /Weltchronik From Prof)

Templum Salomonie (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Creator: Wolgemut
Templum Salomonie (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Private Collection

Meeting between Pope Pius II and Frederick III, Emperor of Germany, ca 1493. Creator: Wolgemut
Meeting between Pope Pius II and Frederick III, Emperor of Germany (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Private Collection

Jerusalem (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Creator: Wolgemut
Jerusalem (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Private Collection

(from the Schedels Chronicle of the World). Found in the Collection of Kasteel Huis Bergh

Cosmos (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), 1493. Artist: Anonymous
Cosmos (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), 1493. Found in the collection of Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

Dance of Death (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World). Artist: Wolgemut, Michael (1434-1519)
Dance of Death (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World). Found in the collection of Universalmuseum Joanneum

St Francis of Assisi, Italian priest and founder of the Franciscan order, 1493. St Francis (1182-1226) holding up his hands to show stigmata

The Building of the Ark Superintended by Noah, (1493), 1903
The Building of the Ark Superintended by Noah, 1493. After an original illustration from Hartmann Schedels (1440 -1514), Nuremberg Chronicle. Also known as the Liber Chronicarum

The City of Treviso with a Carrack, 1493. The Nuremberg Chronicle is an illustrated biblical paraphrase and world history that follows the story of human history related in the Bible; it includes

Page from the book The Nuremberg Chronicle, by Hartmann Schedel, 1493. Artist: Michael Wolgemut
Page from the book The Nuremberg Chronicle, by Hartmann Schedel, 1493. Also known as Schedels World History, the book is an illustrated history of the world, first published in 1493

Isaac Judaeus, physician to the rulers of Tunisia, 9th-10th century (1493). Isaac Judaeus (c855-c955) was one of the first whose works were translated from Arabic to Latin

God creating Eve from Adams rib, 1493. Having created the universe, the Earth and all living creatures, including man, God put Adam into a deep sleep and created Eve from Adams rib

Gentile da Foligno, 14th century Italian physician, examining a sample of urine, 1493
Gentile da Foligno, 14th century Italian physician, examining a sample of urine, [1493]. Gentile (d1348) wrote a great many commentaries on earlier medical authorities, as well as original works

Death triumphant, 1493. From Liber chronicarum mundi (Nuremberg Chronicle), by Hartmann Schedel. The depiction of the skeletons is anatomically inaccurate, especially the bones of the pelvis

Aristides the Just (c530-c468 BC), Ancient Greek (Athenian) soldier and statesman, 1493. Aristides was a strategos (general) in the wars between the Greeks and Persians

Aristarchos of Samos (fl260 BC), Alexandrian astronomer, 1493. Aristarchos was the first recorded astronomer to maintain that the Earth orbits the Sun (heliocentric universe)

Antonius de Monte Ulmi (fl1384-1390), Italian physician, necromancer, magician and astrologer, 1493. Antonius was physician to Francesco the Younger (1393-1406), despot of Carrara

Joseph interpreting Pharaohs dream, 1493. One of 12 Hebrew Patriarchs, Joseph interpreted the dream as meaning there would be seven fat years and seven lean years

The Reign of Antichrist, 1493. Artist: Michel Volgemuth
The Reign of Antichrist, 1493. From Liber chronicarum mundi (Nuremberg Chronicle) by Hartmann Schedel. (Nuremberg, 1493)

Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (980-1037), Arab physician and philosopher, 1493. An interpreter of Aristotle to Islam, Avicenna compiled an encyclopaedia of medical knowledge

Averroes (Ibn Rushd) (1126-1198), eminent medieval Islamic philosopher, 1493. Averroes (full name Abu Al-Walid Muhammad Ibn Ahmad Ibn Muhammad Ibn Rushd) was a native of Cordoba, Spain

Avenzoar (Ibn Zuhr) (c1072-1162), Arab physician, 1493. A native of Seville, Avenzoar was a noted clinician. From Liber chronicarum mundi (Nuremberg Chronicle) by Hartmann Schedel. (Nuremberg, 1493)

St Augustine of Hippo (350-430), 1493
St Augustine of Hippo of Hippo (350-430), 1493. St Augustine of Hippo is regarded as one of the great fathers of the early Christian church

Comet of 684 (Halley), 1493. The English astronomer, Edmond Halley (1656-1742) was the first to suggest that appearances of bright comets every 76 years were in fact sightings of the same comet

Adam and Eve, 1493. Adam and Eve, tempted by the Serpent, eat from the Tree of Knowledge and are expelled from the Garden of Eden by the Angel of the Lord

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"Schedel's Chronicle: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time with Schedel's Chronicle, a remarkable collection of engravings and illustrations that offers a captivating view of cities, events, and historical figures from the 15th century. This extraordinary work takes us on an immersive journey through fortified cities and ancient landscapes. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Alexandria, as depicted in Liber chronicarum. The intricate engravings transport you to this legendary city, allowing you to witness its splendor firsthand. Marvel at its architectural wonders and imagine the bustling streets filled with merchants and scholars. Nuremberg Chronic presents another enchanting vista - an engraving showcasing the city of Nuremberg itself. Admire its medieval charm and envision what life was like within these walls centuries ago. Let your imagination wander through narrow cobblestone streets lined with timber-framed houses. But it is not only cities that come alive within Schedel's Chronicle; biblical tales also unfold before our eyes. Witness Moses and Joshua descending from Mount Sinai carrying the sacred tablets – a powerful image capturing their divine encounter. Feel their awe-inspiring presence as they shape history. Hartmann Schedel's masterpiece captures pivotal moments throughout history too – such as Pope Pius II meeting Emperor Frederick III of Germany. This depiction transports us to a momentous occasion where two influential figures converge, shaping the course of politics and religion during this era. The chronicle also delves into darker chapters, shedding light on tragic events like "Burning of the Jews at Deggendorf. " Though unsettling, these images remind us of humanity's capacity for both good and evil – lessons we must never forget. Finally, let your gaze fall upon Jerusalem – a city steeped in religious significance for countless generations. Wolgemut’s artistry brings forth every detail imaginable; you can almost hear echoes of prayers and feel the weight of history upon your shoulders.