Description: Matthew Merian's Bible of 1630 - New Testament Arguably the finest copperplate engravings ever created adorn the text of this stunning 17th century edition of the New Testament, printed in German with an elegantFrakturscript. It is the work of the famous Matthus Merian the Elder, who may have even surpassed the great Renaissance master Albrecht Drer in the art of engraving. Originally from Switzerland, Merian learned his craft in Zurich and France and later established an entire dynasty of printers and engravers in Frankfurt. His 77 vibrant color engravings bring the numerous biblical stories home to the beholder and are remarkable for their extraordinary artistry, creativity, and precision. They are truly small masterpieces of Baroque art and, together with a spectacular title page richly decorated with gold, make this "Copper Bible" a particularly coveted specimen of Early Modern printing. Matthew Merian's Bible of 1630 - New Testament Mathew or Matthus Merian the Elder(15931650) was a Swiss engraver, the most famous in history, and printer from a patrician background who was active in Frankfurt. He apprenticed in Zrich where he learned the art of copperplate engraving, and studied thereafter in Strasbourg, Nancy, and Paris. He came to Frankfurt in 1616 and married Maria Magdalena de Bry, the daughter of a publisher, a year later. Their seven children includedMatthus Merian the Younger(162187), who also became an engraver like his father, as well as a portrait painter. After the death of Maria, he was remarried to Johanna Catharina Hein in 1646, having two children includingAnna Maria Sibylla Merian(16471717), who was a pioneer of naturalism and the creation of scientifically accurate illustrations. Merians Bible was published in 1630 by the heirs ofLazarus Zetzner(15511616), who established a prominent printing house in Strasbourg. Colored Copperplates of the New Testament The text of the New Testament, printed in an elegantFrakturscript, is adorned with77 colored copperplates, considered by art historians to be some of the finest ever created. The gilt-edged pages of the codex are contained in a hard leather binding with gold embossing, metal clasps, and corner fittings. Merian stands out as one of the greatest representatives of the new graphic arts made possible by the printing press. His engravings stand out for their combination ofdetail, subtlety, and liveliness, making this one of the most fascinating specimens of a printed Bible from the 17th century. Codicology Alternative TitlesMatthus Merian: Kupferbibel Biblia 1630 - Neues Testament Merian-Bibel 1630 Die Matthus Merian Kupferbibel 1630 TypePrinted book on paper Size / Format336 pages / 43.0 30.0 cm OriginFrance Date1630 Epochs Late Middle Ages Onwards Style Baroque Genre Bibles / Gospels Language German Illustrations77 coloured copper engravings, title page with gold ContentNew Testament with copperplates by Matthew Merian Artist / SchoolMatthew Merian (15931650) Lazarus Zetzner (publisher)
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Location: Suceava
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Language: German
Topic: Christianity, Bibles
