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Alexandri Magni Regis Macedonum Vita

Author Written by Philippus Gualtherus French
Printer Printed by Reinhard Beck German
1513
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Alexandri Magni Regis Macedonum Vita
  • Author: Written by Philippus Gualtherus (French, 1135–1201)
  • Printer: Printed by Reinhard Beck (1511–1522) , Strassburg
  • Artist: Hans Wechtlin (German, Strasbourg ca. 1480/85–after 1526)
  • Date: 1513
  • Medium: Chiaroscuro woodcuts
  • Dimensions: Overall: 7 15/16 x 6 1/4 x 13/16 in. (20.2 x 15.8 x 2 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1921
  • Object Number: 21.96
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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