Lot no. 388
DE JONGHE Adrien - "Hadriani Juni Medici Emblemata", Antwerp, Christophe Plantin, 1565, illustrated with 58 woodcut emblems often unsigned by Gérard Janssen van Kampen and Arnaud Nicolai after Geoffroy Ballain.
In-12, non-original 19th century binding, red morocco, gilt edges.
Condition:
Pitting, cut
Note:
A major humanist work of the XVIᵉ century, this collection of emblems combines symbolic engravings and Latin epigrams, illustrating moral and philosophical themes. Published in 1565, it is part of the tradition of Renaissance books of emblems, influencing allegorical art and literature.
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