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L'architecture et art de bien bastir
Illustrated by: Unidentified artist, French, 16th century
Author: Leon Battista Alberti (Italian, 1404–1472)
Printer: Robert Massellin (French, 16th century)
Publisher: Jacques Kerver (French, active 1535–1583)
Author: Leon Battista Alberti (Italian, 1404–1472)
Printer: Robert Massellin (French, 16th century)
Publisher: Jacques Kerver (French, active 1535–1583)
1553
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 94 woodcuts
Dimensions
Overall: 35.2 x 24 x 5 cm (13 7/8 x 9 7/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Fund
Accession Number1970.579
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: Robert Massellin, for Jacques Kerver, 1553
Catalogue Raisonné
Brunet I, 130-31; Fowler 7; Mortimer, French, 12
Description(Paris: Robert Massellin, for Jacques Kerver, 1553) Folio; 236 leaves; contemporary gilt-stamped brown calf, large gilt strapwork compartments on covers.
Illustrations: decorative scrollwork title page border; author's portrait title verso; architectural renderings, details, diagrams, bridge construction (fol. m2r), fortifications, classical monuments, etc.
Illustrations: decorative scrollwork title page border; author's portrait title verso; architectural renderings, details, diagrams, bridge construction (fol. m2r), fortifications, classical monuments, etc.
ProvenanceMarlborough Rare Books, Ltd., London, from whom purchased by MFA, December 16, 1970.