The Power of the Stars

Universitätsbibliothek (Heidelberg, Germany)

Description

The Power of the Stars

We’re currently adding this record to our database.

Please contact us if you need further information about this manuscript. Thanks!

Codicology

Alternative Titles: Die Macht der Gestirne
Type: Manuscript on parchment
Size / Format: 50 pages / 34.5 × 26.0 cm
Origin: Germany
Date: Ca. 1491
Epochs: Late Middle Ages Onwards
Style: Renaissance
Genre: Astronomy / Astrology
Language: German
Illustrations: 72 miniatures
Artist / School: Johannes Hartlieb and others (authors)
Workshop of Berthold Furtmeyr (illuminators)
Previous Owners: Pope Gregory XV (1554–1623)
Biblioteca Palatina (Heidelberg, Germany)

Available facsimile editions:

Facsimile Editions

#1 Die Macht der Gestirne

Imago – Rimini, 2020

Publisher: Imago – Rimini, 2020

Limited Edition: 999 copies

Binding: Black grained leather with gold embossing

Commentary: 1 volume
Language: German

Reproduction of the entire original document as detailed as possible (scope, format, colors). The binding may not correspond to the original or current document binding.

Regular price without login (used)4,890 €

Order / Ask a Question

You might also be interested in:

Aratea

Aachen (Germany) / Metz (France) – After 825

At the behest of the emperor: the ancient text on the stars by Aratus of Soli as a Carolingian masterpiece for the son of Charlemagne

Experience More

Christianus Prolianus Astronomia

Naples (Italy) – 1478

At the behest of Cardinal Giovanni d'Aragona: gold-decorated eclipses, the 4 element theory of Aristotle, and references to the war between Naples and Florence in Christianus Prolianus' Astronomia

Experience More

Blog articles worth reading