Leaf from Lives of the Philosophers by Diogenes Laertius (3rd century)
Author
Diogenes Laertius
Greek
Printer
Nicolas Jenson
Italian, Sommevoire, Champagne circa 1420–1480 Rome
Translator
Ambrosius Traversari
Italian, 1386–1439
Editor
Benedictus Brognolus
1427–1502
DateAugust 14, 1475
MediumInk on paper
Dimensions10 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. (26.7 x 19.7 cm)
ClassificationsBook Arts
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Abram Kanof
Object numberG.76.12.9
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