ANGEL of the APOCALYPSE - Jakob popular Lederlein woodcut ca. 1600, from Johann Wolf: "Lectionum memorabilium et reconditarum centenarii."

Two woodcut prints ca. 1600 by Jakob Lederlein. One depicting the Passion of the Christ, the other the Angel of the Apocalypse from the Book of Revelations.

This leaf was extracted from the scarce chronicle by Johan Wolff: Lectionum Memorabilium et Reconditarum Centenarii. Palatinus, 1600. Wolff's work detailed reports of miracles, miscarriages, strange and ominous events, prophecies etc. and were compiled from sources, some of which are either scarce or no longer available.

The leaf measures 12.5 inches by 7.25 inches. popular There is some toning, most notable at the edges (see photos).

Internet archive link to view scanned book is below:

https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_TK0_AAAAcAAJ/page/n39/mode/2up