Venice · 1499 · Aldus Manutius

Hypnerotomachia Poliphili

Franciscus Columna

Hypnerotomachia Poliphili
Temple aedicula woodcut
Architectural woodcut of a columned aedicula with pediment framing a fountain group, inscribed in Greek (ΓΕΛΟΙΑΣΤΟΣ) — the integration of antique architecture and figural ornament typical of the book (leaf 00081).
Hieroglyphic frieze
Woodcut of Egyptianizing "hieroglyphs" with the celebrated motto EX LABORE DEO NATVRAE SACRIFICA LIBERALITER — the emblematic picture-writing for which the edition is renowned (leaf 00037).
Poliphilo and Polia in a garden
Figural woodcut set in a landscape: Poliphilo and Polia beside an arched fountain among trees, a narrative scene at the heart of the dream-romance (leaf 00145).
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Details

Title
Hypnerotomachia Poliphili
Author
Franciscus Columna
Printer
Aldus Manutius
Place
Venice
Year
1499
Format
Language
Italian
Theme
design, illustration

Facsimiles

BSB

Images

Bayerische Staatsbibliothek München, Rar. 515 — Public Domain Mark 1.0

References

ISTC ic00767000