Rare Antique Woodcut Print-JUSTICE-JUDGE-Laienspiegel-Ulrich Tengler-1509

Subject: Plate : This plate shows a German medieval scene with a judge reading a verdict from the tower. Extr. Rare.
Condition: UsedAcceptable
Medium: Woodblock / woodcut on a verge type of hand laid paper.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 13.5 x 19 cm. The image size is ca. 13.5 x 19 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 5.3 x 7.5 inch. The image size is ca. 5.3 x 7.5 inch.
Part Number: 37531
Location: PCO-A100-09
Description: This original antique print originates from ‘Laienspiegel.’, by Ulrich Tengler published in Strasbourg by Sebastian Brant, first published in 1509. The work commonly referred to as Laienspiegel is a book of law. It was published in Augsburg, first in 1509. Its full title is ‘Laijen Spiegel. von rechtmassigen ordnungen in Burgerlichen vnd peinlichen regimenten. mit allegationen und bewerungen aus geschribnen rechten und gesatzen.’ This can be roughly translated as A layman’s guide, of the correct order of civil and criminal regiments, with illustrations of written rights and laws.. It was written by Ulrich Tengler, and published by Sebastian Brant. There was a second edition in 1511. The work was very important, there were 14 editions of it in the 16th century. The work is divided in three parts. It contains private law, criminal law, and law of the public institutions.
Artists and Engravers: Author: Ulrich Tengler (1441-1521/22) was the Strasbourg city writer, lawyer, tax-collector and trustee.