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Das Narrenschiff
Stultifera Nauis (Ship of Fools)
Das Narrenschiff
Author: Sebastian Brant (Swiss, 1458–1521)
Illustrated by: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471–1528)
Illustrated by: Unidentified artist, German, 15th century
Printer: Johann Bergmann (Swiss, active 1494–1499)
Illustrated by: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471–1528)
Illustrated by: Unidentified artist, German, 15th century
Printer: Johann Bergmann (Swiss, active 1494–1499)
1497
Place of Publication: Basel, Switzerland
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 117 woodcuts
Dimensions
Overall: 21.9 x 16 x 3.5 cm (8 5/8 x 6 5/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Fund
Accession Number1971.333
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Basel: Johann Bergmann, 1 March 1497
Catalogue Raisonné
Goff B-1086; BMC III 795; GW 5054; Schreiber, Manuel, 3567; Meder, Books VII, 1497a; Panofsky 436b
Description(Basel: Johann Bergmann, 1 March 1497) Quarto; 148 leaves [signature b supplied from later 1497 or 1498 edition], modern blind- and gilt-stamped red morocco binding, brass clasps [added later].
ProvenanceLandshut, Beieren (? unidentified ex-library stamp "DUPL. BIBLIOTH. LANDISH"). Charles Hatchett (b. 1765 - d. 1847), London. Markree Library, Ireland. 1971, sold by Gropper Art Gallery, Cambridge, MA, to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 13, 1971)