Colored woodcut Nuremberg, 1493

The Holy Roman Empire. The leadership structures of the Holy Roman Empire: "Electors septem sacri imperii spirituales - Imperator gloriosus". Magnificently colored double-page from the chronicle of chronicles with the kingdoms of the Holy Roman Empire, printed by Anton Koberger in Nuremberg, 1493. Above the center is the enthroned emperor with the electors. Among them were the most important imperial princes and representatives of the imperial cities with their coats of arms. Magnificently colored woodcut in the style of Koberger Verlagskolorits. The "Sacrum Romanum Imperium" was the official designation for the domination area of ​​the Roman-German emperors from the Ottones until the year 1806. The symbol of the name, claim and goal of the founders of the new empire was to continue the traditions and successes of the ancient Roman empire . The nickname "Holy" stood for the acknowledgment of Christianity and the readiness to consistently implement its teachings in the empire. The name "Sacrum Romanum Imperium" was mentioned for the first time in 1254. The leaf comes from the Latin first edition of 1493, leaf CLXXXIIII - 183/184. Chapter "Sexta etas mu (n) di". Formschneider was Michael Wohlgemuth (1434-1519). Sheet size: 59 x 42.5 cm. In good condition. Middle fold restored (visible in the backlight). Strong pressure. Coloring in the typical style of Koberger-Verlag. Left side verso restored with handmade paper.

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