Historiated title page to Johann Lange's Oratio
A woodcut border on the title page of Johann Lange's Oratio published in 1519. The border is comprised of one complete woodcut and depicts a group of angels playing music as the Virgin Mary, Jesus, and several other saints watch. Additional scenes of cherubs picking fruit and climbing trees appear in the left and right border sections.
Lotter, Melchior, approximately 1470-1549
Leipzig (Germany)
Lange, Johann, 1485-1565
Latin
Decoration and ornament
Angels
Cherubs (Art)
Music
Musical instruments
Saints
Jesus Christ
Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint
Sixteenth century
21 cm (approx.)
Still image
woodcuts (prints)
Quarto
This work is a part of the Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection.
1519 LANG
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