Leaf from Lives of the Philosophers by Diogenes Laertius; Imprint: Printed in Venice by Nicolaus Jenson, 14 August 1475
Translator
Nicolas Jenson
Italian, Venice, circa 1420–1480
Artist
Ambrosius Traversari
Italian, 1386–1439
Editor
Benedictus Brognolus
1427–1502
Date1475
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
On View
Not on viewProvenanceCollection of Otto F. Ege, Cleveland, Ohio
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