![]() ![]() The artist biographies, research and or information pertaining to all the original works of art posted on our pages has been written and designed by Greg & Connie Peters exclusively for our site, (Please visit us regularly to view the latest artworks offered for sale. The "Cosmographia", Albrecht Durer, Sebastian Munster, 'DK' monogram, Influential illustrative art of the Cosmographia.ĭavid Kandel, original woodcut, "De Rhinocerote" (Rhinoceros), "De Rhinocerote" (Rhinoceros) representsĪ prime, original example of the woodcut art of David Kandel and of the As mentionedĮarlier the block bears a repaired split line else a strong impressionĪnd in good condition throughout. Printed upon hand-made, laid paper as published in 1572įor the Cosmographia. In inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or (Page Size: 10 X 7) (Woodcut Image Size: 4 X 6) (Sizes Sebastian Munster's The Cosmographia (Universal Cosmography) Falk, ed., "Hollstein's German Engravings, EtchingsĪnd Woodcuts: 1400 - 1700", A. Lines and tones indicative of David Kandel's fine art. Nevertheless this is a good impression, clearly showing all the fine The woodcut's printing history, the block split and was repaired. The horizontal white line running slightlyĪbove the legs of the rhinoceros indicates that at some point during This particular impression of "De Rhinocerote" hails from Its text and woodcut illustrations is underlined by the fact that betweenġ5 about forty printings of the "Cosmographia" were publishedĪnd updated in German, Latin, French and Italian editions. The "Cosmographia" explored the then known world. "Cosmographia" of Sebastian Munster (1488-1552). ![]() "De Rhinocerote" (Rhinoceros) was created for the influential His greatest work in theįield of botanical art is found in the 530 woodcuts he created for the Views, botanicals and a number of early maps. Several portraits, some Biblical scenes, animal studies, topographical His activities as a woodcut artist are varied. We know he was married in 1554 and ownedĪ house in 1587. Surprisingly little is known of his life.ĭavid Kandel was the son of a Strasbourg citizen and was Yet, as is the case with many Renaissance artists, Rendered woodcuts opened the eyes and minds of many as to the wonderful Of the earliest and finest pioneers of botanical art. Of the Renaissance was the search for knowledge of the natural world.Įqually at play in both the arts and the sciences this element of inquiryįorever altered and broadened our way of seeing. Laid paper as published in 1572 for the "Cosmographia".ĭe Rhinocerote or Rhinoceros (Sebastian Munster's, Cosmographia) ![]() This original woodcut entitled, "De Rhinocerote" is printed upon hand-made, ![]() Based closely upon Albrecht Durer's earlier work, David Kandel eliminatedĭurer's monogram and title and inserted his own 'DK' monogram. Around thirty years later the Strasbourg woodcutĪrtist, David Kandel, created his "Rhinoceros" for Sebastian Munster's, It is known that he had never seen such an animalīut based his design upon a sketch by an unknown hand and descriptionsįrom various letters. Important figure of northern Renaissance art. Paintings, engravings and woodcuts place him as the most David Kandel & Albrecht Durer De Rhinocerote or Rhinoceros (Sebastian Munster's, Cosmographia)Īlbrecht Durer's "De Rhinocerote" (Rhinoceros): Albrecht Durer's ![]()
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