Your cultural life, beautifully remembered.
“It's like Letterboxd, but for art.” — our community
Artwork
A. Persii Satyrarum liber I.D. Iunii Iuuenalis Satyrarum lib. V. Supliciae Satyra I : cum veteribus commentarijs nunc primum editis ex bibliotheca P. Pithoei I C. cuius etiam notae quaedam adiectae sunt
PersiusThe Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York1585
0 moments on Art Journal
- Dimensions
- 12, 302, 10 pages; Height: 6 11/16 in. (17 cm)
A. Persii Satyrarum liber I.D. Iunii Iuuenalis Satyrarum lib. V. Supliciae Satyra I : cum veteribus commentarijs nunc primum editis ex bibliotheca P. Pithoei I C. cuius etiam notae quaedam adiectae sunt is a work by Persius, 1585. 12, 302, 10 pages; Height: 6 11/16 in. (17 cm). It is part of the The Libraries collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Gift of Jayne Wrightsman, 2009.
How to reflect if you encounter this artwork?
- Notice the intricate detail and craftsmanship in the book's 1585 printing and binding, reflecting the era's dedication to bookmaking.
- Consider how the illuminated or typographic elements complement the classical Latin content and add to the book's visual impact.
- Reflect on the physical size of the book and how its compact height of about 17 cm affects your sense of intimacy with the text inside.
- Think about how owning or viewing this volume connects you to the historical transmission and preservation of classical satire through the centuries.
Loading moments...