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Pages from a German language copy of Mirabilia Romae
472854 Pages from a German language copy of Mirabilia Romae, Historia et Descriptio Urbis Romae by Pseudo-Aegidius Romanus, possibly published by Ulrich Han, Rome, c.1475 (pen & ink on vellum) by German School, (15th century); 14.5x10.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rediscovered copy of the earliest printed guide-book, a practical guide to pilgrim sites in the eternal city. Probably the earliest printed edition of this text in German.
Mirabilia Romae refers to two distinct texts, which have been subsumed under one title, owing to their transmission together in many manuscripts. The Mirabilia proper is on the wonders of Rome, and the Historia et Descriptio is, as its title indicates, a history and guide to the holy city. Although its ultimate aim was devotional in that it facilitated pilgrims worship in churches around the city, it contains much secular, even art historical, detail in its descriptions of more than 80 churches and the relics contained therein.
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Media ID 22671136
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Devotional Folio Guide Book Historia Holy City Page Pages Pilgrim Pilgrimage Practical Publishing Rare Spiritual Tourist Blockbook Descriptio Northern Renaissance Urbis
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This print showcases pages from a German language copy of Mirabilia Romae, Historia et Descriptio Urbis Romae by Pseudo-Aegidius Romanus. Believed to have been published around 1475 in Rome, possibly by Ulrich Han, this pen and ink on vellum masterpiece measures 14.5x10.6 cm and is currently held in a private collection. Considered the earliest printed guide-book ever discovered, this remarkable piece offers a practical guide to pilgrim sites within the eternal city. It is likely the earliest printed edition of this text in German as well. Mirabilia Romae encompasses two distinct texts that have been combined under one title due to their frequent transmission together in numerous manuscripts. The first part focuses on the wonders of Rome while the second part, titled Historia et Descriptio, serves as both a history and guide to the holy city. While its primary purpose was to aid pilgrims in worshiping at various churches throughout Rome, it also contains an abundance of secular information and even delves into art historical details regarding over 80 churches and their revered relics. This photograph provides us with a glimpse into an invaluable piece of literary history that continues to fascinate scholars and art enthusiasts alike. Its intricate details preserved through time serve as a testament to human curiosity and our enduring quest for knowledge about ancient civilizations.
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