Leaf from Obsidionis Rhodiae Urbis Descriptio by Guillaume Caoursin, Recto

Alternative Title

Catalogue 21

Creator

Guillame Caoursin

Files

Publisher

Johann Reger

Publication Date

1496

Abstract

Considered one of the first contemporary historical narratives, Guillame Caoursin's Obsidionis Rhodiae urbis descriptio chronicles the siege of Rhodes in 1480.

Decoration

Woodblock featuring nine men, the Turks and the triumphant knights, divided into two groups. The leader of the Turks removes his cap to honor the new regent.

Keywords

Incunabula

Notes

Items in this collection are only available online; we do not have physical copies of these items in the USF Library's Special Collections. The original items were returned to the donor.

Extent

1 page

Geographic Location

Ulm (Germany)

Language

Latin

Media Type

Illuminated manuscripts

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

S04-00231-02031_A

Recommended Citation

Caoursin, Guillame, "Leaf from Obsidionis Rhodiae Urbis Descriptio by Guillaume Caoursin, Recto" (1496). Sacred Leaves Manuscript Collection. 181.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/sacred_leaves/181