COLLECTION NAME:
Early Printing Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL050354dc
Reference Number:
R1763
Link to Catalogue:
Image Title:
Noah's Ark
Parent Work Title:
Biblia [German]
Creator:
Koberger, Anton, approximately 1440-1513
Creator Role:
Printer
Date Created:
1483-02-17
Publication Details:
Nuremberg: Anton Koberger
Volume:
1
Description:
Hand-coloured woodcut of Noah and his family in the ark. A dog, two cats and a mouse or rat are on deck. Various birds circle the ark while a pair of peacocks perch on the rails. A seal and mermaids swim in the water. Genesis: Chapter 6
Language:
German, Middle High (c1050-1500)
Subject:
Bible. Old Testament
Category of Material:
Printed
Sub-Category:
Incunabula
Sub-Category:
Illustrated works
Technique Used:
Woodcut (process)
Technique Used:
Hand colouring
Medium:
Ink
Support:
Paper
Creation Site:
Germany: Bavaria: Nuremberg
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Access Rights:
JRL050354dc
