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Hypnerotomachia Poliphili
Author: Francesco Colonna (Italian, 1433–1527)
Printer: Aldus Manutius (Italian, 1449/50–1515)
Illustrated by: Unidentified artist, Italian, 15th century
Printer: Aldus Manutius (Italian, 1449/50–1515)
Illustrated by: Unidentified artist, Italian, 15th century
1499
Place of Publication: Venice, Italy
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 170 woodcuts
Dimensions
Overall: 30.6 x 22.2 x 3.8 cm (12 1/16 x 8 3/4 x 1 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
George Nixon Black Fund
Accession Number35.654
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Venice: Aldus Manutius, December 1499
Catalogue Raisonné
Goff C-767; BMC V 561; GW 7223; Essling 1198; Sander 2056
Description(Venice: Aldus Manutius, December 1499) Folio; 234 leaves; modern blind- and gilt-stamped brown morocco binding, marbled paper board slipcase.
ProvenanceEdward Perry Warren (b. 1860 - d. 1928); to his heir John Marshall, from whom purchased by the MFA. (Accession date: May 2, 1935)