| Description |
xv, 235 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Summary |
"Examines the creation in 1483 of the first illustrated travelogue, Peregrinatio in terram sanctam (Journey to the Holy Land), by Bernhard von Breydenbach and his artist, Erhard Reuwich of Utrecht. Focuses on the early use of the print medium to influence public opinion"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction : the pilgrims and their project -- The authority of the artist-author's view -- Mediterranean encounters : Lady Venice, Holy Land heretics, and crusade -- The map of the Holy Land : art-making as cartography -- The view of Jerusalem : perspectives on a holy city. |
| Provenance |
Gift of Paul and Mary Haas. |
| Subject |
Breydenbach, Bernhard von, approximately 1440-1497. Peregrinatio in Terram Sanctam.
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Breydenbach, Bernhard von, approximately 1440-1497 -- Travel -- Palestine -- Early works to 1800.
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Breydenbach, Bernhard von, approximately 1440-1497. |
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Travel. |
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Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages -- Palestine -- Early works to 1800.
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Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages. |
| Chronological Term |
Early works to 1800 |
| Subject |
Palestine -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800.
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Reuwich, Erhard, active 1483-1486.
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Reuwich, Erhard, active 1483-1486. |
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Illustration of books -- 15th century.
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Illustration of books. |
| Chronological Term |
15th century |
| Subject |
Christianity and other religions -- Islam.
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Christianity and other religions. |
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Islam. |
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Islam -- Relations -- Christianity.
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Relations. |
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Christianity. |
| ISBN |
9780271061221 (cloth) (alkaline paper) |
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0271061227 (cloth) (alkaline paper) |
| Standard No. |
40023525975 |
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