Rudolph AGRICOLA / Fine half-length portrait engraving - $275 - (Syosset, NY)

Fine half-length portrait engraving Author: AGRICOLA, Rudolph 1443-1485 Title: Fine half-length portrait engraving Description: Ca. 155 x 106 mm. Excerpted from J.J. Boissard: Icones virorum illustrium, Frankfurt, 1597-1599. Unevenly trimmed; remnants of mounting paper to verso; very small tear to upper margin; early annotations in manuscript to blank upper margin. A German humanist and philosopher, Agricola was also active as a musician. "He] is regarded as one of the most important figures in the transmission to northern Europe of Italian humanism. His interest in music and his practical musical ability distinguish him from many of his contemporary humanistic scholars and mark a turning point in the relationship between this broad intellectual movement and music. He was later strongly influential in the development of philosophy and education in Germany, and was greatly admired by Erasmus and Melanchthon." Lewis Lockwood in Grove Music Online. Item #22304 Seller ID: 22304 Subject: MusicJ & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians The firm of J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians, established in 1977 by John and Jude Lubrano, has come to be recognized as one of the leading international antiquarian dealers in the specialties of Music and Dance. Items handled by the company include autograph musical manuscripts and letters of composers; rare printed music; and rare books, prints, drawings, photographs, and memorabilia relating to music and dance, all dating from the 15th through the 21st centuries. The firm has issued over 80 catalogues and numerous lists over its more than 40 years in business. Terms Payment by PayPal is preferred. All domestic orders ship within two business days by USPS Priority Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available; please contact us for rates. We would be happy to combine shipping costs on orders of multiple items. All items are guaranteed to be authentic. Material may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund provided t…

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