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Terence [Publius Terentius Afer] (author), German 15th Century (artist) Johann Trechsel (publisher)

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of an old book cover made of aged leather. The cover is light brown or tan with visible signs of wear and age, including spots, stains, and scratches. Some small holes are scattered across the cover. In the upper right corner, there is a darkened area. A metal clasp or fastener is seen on the right side with an ornate design or inscription engraved into it.

Artwork Details

Date
published August 29, 1493
Medium
bound volume with 161 woodcut illustrations (159 woodblocks, 8 repeats, 1 woodcut titlepage showing the author in his study and 1 full-page woodcut of an antique theater [a4v])
Dimensions
3294 × 4551 px
Public Domain
Yes
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