
Ludolphus de Saxonia.
(Vita Christi. Tboeck vanden leven Jhesu Christi). (Antw., Claes Leeu, 1488).
Original lot of 8 incunabula leaves, 4 with woodcut initials. Consecutive leaves LXVIII-LXXV. Rubricated in red.
26 x 18.5 cm
Rubricated throughout in red.
The Vita Christi (Life of Christ), also known as the Speculum vitae Christi (Mirror of the Life of Christ) is the principal work of Ludolph of Saxony, completed in 1374
The book is not just a biography of Jesus, but also a history, a commentary borrowed from the Church Fathers, and a series of dogmatic and moral dissertations, spiritual instructions, meditations, and prayers. It was so popular in its time that it has been called a summa evangelica.
References: Van Thienen/ Goldfinch 1505; Campbell 1183; IDL 3019; Goff L 355; BM STC 49767; Polain 2544; Elliott-Loose 378. Cf. Copinger 3672 (ed. Delft, C. Snellaert, 1488).
Very good condition. Minor marginal staining.
(Vita Christi. Tboeck vanden leven Jhesu Christi). (Antw., Claes Leeu, 1488).
Original lot of 8 incunabula leaves, 4 with woodcut initials. Consecutive leaves LXVIII-LXXV. Rubricated in red.
26 x 18.5 cm
Rubricated throughout in red.
The Vita Christi (Life of Christ), also known as the Speculum vitae Christi (Mirror of the Life of Christ) is the principal work of Ludolph of Saxony, completed in 1374
The book is not just a biography of Jesus, but also a history, a commentary borrowed from the Church Fathers, and a series of dogmatic and moral dissertations, spiritual instructions, meditations, and prayers. It was so popular in its time that it has been called a summa evangelica.
References: Van Thienen/ Goldfinch 1505; Campbell 1183; IDL 3019; Goff L 355; BM STC 49767; Polain 2544; Elliott-Loose 378. Cf. Copinger 3672 (ed. Delft, C. Snellaert, 1488).
Very good condition. Minor marginal staining.