Picturing experience in the early printed book: Breydenbach's Peregrinatio from Venice to Jerusalem

Abstract

"Examines the creation in 1483 of the first illustrated travelogue, Peregrinatio in terram sanctam (Journey to the Holy Land), by Bernhard von Breydenbach and his artist, Erhard Reuwich of Utrecht. Focuses on the early use of the print medium to influence public opinion"--Provided by publisher.

Contents

Introduction : the pilgrims and their project -- The authority of the artist-author's view -- Mediterranean encounters : Lady Venice, Holy Land heretics, and crusade -- The map of the Holy Land : artist as cartographer -- The view of Jerusalem : perspectives on a holy city.