1571 - Jost Amman Master Woodcut - Biblical Music & Dance

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Original woodcut, on hand-made paper, from a Biblical emblem book: Bibliorum Utriusque Testamenti Icones…  illustrated by Jost Amman – renowned designer for the Feyrabend publishing house. Frankfurt: printed by Georgius Corvinus for Hieronymus Feyerabend, 1571. Verso: Blank. (Leaf size:130 x 90mm) 

The graphic scene from Judges chapter 13 depicts Jepthah greeted by his daughter and household, dancing and playing musical instruments. - surrounded by a baroque strapwork border that incorporates musical scores at each corner.

Jost Amman (born in Zurich 1539, died Nuremberg 1591) was an important Renaissance artist and engraver, best known for his expressive woodcut engravings. His workshop was established in Nuremberg in 1560 (Ref: Benezit).

Presented in an archival 14 x 11'' mat

  • Inventory# IM-9183
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