1715 Praise of Folly Erasmus of Rotterdam French Hans HOLBEIN Illustrated ART

1715 Praise of Folly Erasmus of Rotterdam French Hans HOLBEIN Illustrated ART

“When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes.”

― Erasmus

In 1509, Erasmus composed his famous essay ‘In Praise of Folly’, or ‘Encomium Moraie’, which was a satirical attack on superstitions and other unconventional traditions in European society. Since its inception in the early 16th-century, it is considered one of the most important works of the Renaissance and helped develop early stages of the Protestant Reformation.

Erasmus uses satire to examine doctrine and corruption within the Catholic Church, even though Erasmus was devoted deeply to Catholicism. He concludes ‘In Praise of Folly’ with statements of supporting Christian Protestantism.

This highly desirable 1715 Vander Aa edition was published in Leide best-recognized for the impressive Hans Holbein illustrations. One engraving is especially curious – views of satyrs and mythical creatures.

Item number: #17747

Price: $750

ERASMUS, Desiderius

L’eloge de la folie, composé en forme de declamation

A Leide : chez Pierre Vander Aa …, 1715.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [32], 312
  • 6 folding engravings + 74 illustrations, plus engraved frontis and title page
• Language: French
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~6.5in X 3.75in (17cm x 10cm)

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