Historische Bilder/ Darinnen Idea Historiae Universalis : Eine kurtze Summarische Abbildung Der fürnehmsten Geist- und Weltlichen Geschichte durch die vier Monarchien ..., door Johannes Buno, Lüneburg: B. Elers, 1672 1667 - 1672
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This is a page from a 17th-century German historical chronicle, *Historische Bilder/ Darinnen Idea Historiae Universalis*, published in Lüneburg in 1672. The artwork is an engraved illustration depicting a winding path leading through a forest and across a river, marked by figures and landmarks representing historical events. This image, part of a larger series, exemplifies the historical and educational purpose of early modern illustrated chronicles. The text of the illustration, "Jona I. erschröckend vor der Schiff-Haß," connects the depicted scene to the biblical story of Jonah. The style of the illustration is characteristic of the period, featuring detailed depictions of historical scenes and events in a straightforward, narrative style.
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