{"product_id":"old-rare-book-17th-century-illustrated-work-on-the-tortures-of-martyrs-1667","title":"OLD RARE BOOK 17TH-CENTURY ILLUSTRATED WORK ON THE TORTURES OF MARTYRS — 1667","description":"\u003cp\u003eOLD RARE BOOK 17TH-CENTURY ILLUSTRATED WORK ON THE TORTURES OF MARTYRS — 1667\u003cbr\u003eTake a look at this remarkable rarity… a 17th-century illustrated book depicting the tortures and martyrdoms of Christian saints.\u003cbr\u003eGALLONI (Antonio \/ Antonius Gallonius)\u003cbr\u003eDe SS. Martyrum Cruciatibus Liber\u003cbr\u003eAntverpiae (Antwerp), Sumptibus Andreae Frisii, 1667\u003cbr\u003eSmall duodecimo (13 × 8 cm).\u003cbr\u003eContemporary full calf binding, with a richly gilt spine decorated with floral tools and a red morocco title label reading “CRUCIATUS MARTYRUM.”\u003cbr\u003eA fine edition of Antonio Gallonio’s celebrated work devoted to the tortures and martyrdoms of the early Christian saints, illustrated with numerous engravings depicting the various instruments and methods of torture.\u003cbr\u003eThe copy is complete with the 44 numbered engraved figures, an important feature of this beautifully illustrated small-format edition.\u003cbr\u003eThe book contains:\u003cbr\u003e• 1 engraved frontispiece\u003cbr\u003e• 44 numbered engraved plates (Fig. I–XLIV) depicting the various martyrdoms and tortures\u003cbr\u003e• Text in Latin\u003cbr\u003eThe highly expressive engravings form one of the most striking bodies of imagery associated with Counter-Reformation hagiographical literature.\u003cbr\u003eContemporary binding.\u003cbr\u003eThe binding shows age-related wear and rubbing, with worn corners and headcaps and some weakened areas to the joints.\u003cbr\u003eThe interior is generally well preserved for a 17th-century book.\u003cbr\u003eOld stamps from a religious library are present.\u003cbr\u003eThe engravings are complete and well preserved.\u003cbr\u003eA remarkable piece of early modern religious and macabre history, over 350 years old.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cabinet de Curiosités Henry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62087166230796,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/5472\/9484\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d73076ea-e87c-4edb-a83f-d1f3081b86af.jpg?v=1789575541","url":"https:\/\/curiositeshenry.myshopify.com\/fr\/products\/old-rare-book-17th-century-illustrated-work-on-the-tortures-of-martyrs-1667","provider":"Cabinet de Curiosités Henry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}