Iconologia, of, Uytbeeldinge des verstands

This book is a Dutch translation of Cesare Ripa's famous Iconologia, a highly influential emblem book originally published in 1593. The book consists of a series of illustrations, each accompanied by a brief description of the allegorical figures depicted. It is an important example of 16th-century iconography, and has influenced many later artists and writers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pagina's: 340, Hardcover, Legare Street Press