Simeoni - Figure del Nuovo Testamento - 1570

FIGURE OF THE NEW TESTAMENT: SACRED STORIES TOLD IN IMAGES AND VERSES An illustrated book that guides the reader through episodes of the New Testament. Each scene is accompanied by Italian verses that summarize its meaning. The woodcuts transform the gospel narrative into an immediate and engaging visual sequence. Printed in Lyon in 1570 by William Rovillio, the volume reflects the city’s vibrant Renaissance publishing tradition. The parchment binding and the traces of time tell the long history of this rare specimen. With certificate of free export. ABSTRACT Collection of images and verses dedicated to episodes of the New Testament. The scenes, etched on wood and printed to half a page, are accompanied by brief compositions in vulgar Italian. The work unites devotion, poetry, and image-driven narration, following a publishing formula particularly effective in the sixteenth century. WHY TO BUY Illustrated book of strong interest for the history of the book, Renaissance graphic art, and religious iconography. The charm of this exemplar lies in the sequence of woodcuts, the relationship between image and verse, and its Lyonese production. The compact format and the original parchment binding enhance its collectible appeal. MARKET VALUE Indicative market value: 500–700 euros. Rare Lyonese edition of 1570, with a rich series of woodcuts dedicated to episodes of the New Testament, each accompanied by verses in vulgar Italian. The combination of image-driven narration and devotional poetry, as well as the ancient parchment binding, add to its historical character. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND CONDITION Contemporary flexible parchment binding with abrasions and tears to the spine and boards. Each page of text is illustrated by a half-page woodcut. Tanned papers with humidity stains, more pronounced in some areas; signs of use, handwritten annotations, and small marginal defects present. In old books with a centuries-long history, some imperfections may be present, not always noted in the description. This listing contains AI Visualizations. Refer to the original photographs to verify the object’s actual condition. The images are an integral part of the description. Pages 52 unnumbered. FULL TITLE AND AUTHOR Figure del Nuovo Testamento. Lyon, at the shop of William Rovillio, 1570. Gabriello Simeoni. CONTEXT AND SIGNIFICANCE Lyon was one of the major European printing centers of the Renaissance, with a particularly rich output of illustrated books. This work presents the gospel episodes through a sequence of images accompanied by verses, offering a form of reading that is accessible and memorable. The layout recalls emblem books: the image introduces the theme, while the text guides understanding and meditation. BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF THE AUTHOR Gabriello Simeoni (c. 1509–1575), Florentine humanist, poet, and polymath, lived much of his life outside Italy and worked in French cultural circles. He dealt with poetry, translation, antiquities, and iconography, composing verse texts intended to accompany images. His editorial activity fits into the lively cultural exchange between Italy and Lyon in the sixteenth century. PRINTING HISTORY AND CIRCULATION The edition was printed in Lyon in 1570 by William Rovillio, an Italian-born publisher active in the city. The frontispiece bears the motto “In virtute et fortuna” and the publisher’s printer’s mark. The work circulated in several editions and variants throughout the sixteenth century, a sign of the format’s popularity that joined biblical images and vulgar verses. BIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCES Lyonese edition of 1570: Figure del Nuovo Testamento, illustrated by Italian vulgar verses, at the shop of William Rovillio. Unpaginated copy, octavo, with woodcuts and verse compositions.

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