The Book of Miracles
Hardcover, 11.8 x 9.8 in., 4.66 lb, 292 pages
US$ 50
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A full, faithful reproduction of The Book of Miracles, the German 16th-century manuscript of supernatural phenomena, and one of the most spectacular discoveries in Renaissance art. Blending Bible stories, folklore, and apocalyptic visions in rich, luminous detail, this is a mesmerizing document of religious belief, mystery, foreboding, and visual imagination.
Customer reviews (3)
The End Was Nigh
Awesome apocalyptic visions of the 16th century
The Book of Miracles first surfaced only a few years ago and is one of the most spectacular discoveries in the field of Renaissance art. The near-complete illustrated manuscript, created in Augsburg around 1550, is composed of 169 pages of large-format illustrations in gouache and watercolor, depicting wondrous and often eerie phenomena.The mesmerizing images deal with both biblical and folkloric tales, depicting stories from the Old Testament and Book of Revelation as well as events that took place in the immediate present of the manuscript’s author. From shooting stars to swarms of locusts, terrifying monsters to fatal floods, page after page hypnotizes with visions alternately dreadful, spectacular, and even apocalyptic.
This volume presents the revelatory Book of Miracles in a new, compact format, making this extraordinary document accessible to everyone. It comes with a translation of the manuscript texts and two essays that give an introduction to the cultural and historical context of this unique Renaissance work.
The Book of Miracles
Hardcover, 11.8 x 9.8 in., 4.66 lb, 292 pages
Customer reviews (3)
Just wonderful
Nicola, October 28, 2021
An extraordinary book to discover incredible facts that have been told through the paintings collected in these pages. After so many centuries the mystery remains alive thanks to this wonderful work.
Absolutely recommended
Absolutely recommended
Magnificent
Filippo, October 27, 2021
A very interesting book related to certain miracles happend centuries ago. Illustrations are fantastic.
El Libro de los milagros
Julio Alejandro, April 13, 2022
Una pieza exquisita.