{"product_id":"15th-century-incunable-bible-leaf-venice-1482-luke-illuminated","title":"15th Century Incunable Bible Leaf Venice, 1482 - Luke — Illuminated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original incunable leaf comes from the famous 1482 Latin Vulgate Bible printed in Venice by Franciscum Renner de Heilbrun, one of the most respected early printers of the Renaissance. Printed only a few decades after Gutenberg, Renner’s Bibles are among the most sought-after early editions of Scripture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe text on this leaf comes from the Gospel of Luke chapter 1, printed in two columns of Gothic type with red-rubricated initials and paragraph marks typical of Venetian typography in the late 15th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular leaf features a beautifully painted illuminated initial and an ornate lower border. These decorations were added by hand later—likely between the 16th and 18th centuries—as part of the widespread tradition of “re-illuminating” early printed Bibles to emulate the beauty of medieval manuscripts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Early Gothic type from Renner’s 1482 Venetian press\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Red-rubricated initials and paragraph markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hand-painted illuminated initial (later addition, 16th–18th century)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Lower border floral decoration with strong Renaissance influence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fine pigments including blue, red, green, and gold tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Printed on thick, high-quality 15th-century handmade paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Large folio size approx. 21 × 30 cm (sizes vary slightly due to hand-cutting)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite minor age-related staining and softening at the edges, the leaf remains highly legible and visually striking—displaying the authentic character of a 540-year-old artifact that bridged the transition from manuscript to print.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Venice, Italy (1482)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Early handmade paper (incunable period)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: Latin (Vulgate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eText: Gospel of Luke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuine piece of early printing history—each leaf entirely unique. Perfect for collectors, scholars, or as a striking display piece from the dawn of the printed Bible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of my items are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe sure to check out my other listings for more amazing Bible items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to check out my YouTube channel for more information about these leaves and others like it, you can find it here:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58457257869393,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/FE2525F3-42A8-4423-9785-3F4D41ED70FD.jpg?v=1764980093","url":"https:\/\/thedivinelibrarystore.com\/products\/15th-century-incunable-bible-leaf-venice-1482-luke-illuminated","provider":"The Divine Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}