Koberger Bible Leaf - 1521 - Passion of Christ - Marys at tomb

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Original leaf with woodcut illustration from the Bible in Latin (Biblia Latina) produced for Anton Koberger of Nuremberg. (330 x 245mm - 13.2 x 9.8"). Printed by J. Sacon of Lyon in 1521. Reference: Darlow and Moule #6101. Condition note: Marginal stains and evidence of use - Some old remargining  - not into text.

Koberger was the leading German publisher of his day - known particularly for the Nuremberg Chronicle.  He was also Albrecht Durer’s Godfather – providing Durer with his early training!

The text for this leaf is nicely printed in gothic letter in two columns. Rubricating & underlining are executed by hand in red ink. Two four-line woodcut initials surrounded by a floral design; Two fifteen-line woodcut illustrations depicting: Chief Priests & Pharisees and Three Marys at the Sepulcher.

This leaf contains the text from Matthew 26:60 – 38:20: ''Novissime autem…'' (And they found not, whereas many false witnesses had come in…Jesus saith to him: Thou hast said it. Nevertheless I say to you, hereafter you shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of the power of God, & coming in the clouds of heaven…Peter remembered the word of Jesus which he had said: Before the cock crow, thou wilt deny me thrice…Pilate saith to them: What shall I do then with Jesus that is called Christ? They say all: Let him be crucified…AND THEY PUT OVER HIS HEAD HIS CAUSE WRITTEN: This is Jesus the King of the Jews…about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying: Eli Eli, lamma sabachthani? That is, MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME?…The angel answering, said to the women: Fear not you; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he is risen…).

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