Lot 34
  • 34

Enzinas, Francisco de

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Enzinas, Francisco de
  • Historia vera de morte sancti viri Ioannis Diazii Hispani, quem eius frater germanus Alphonsus Diazius, exemplum sequutus primi parricidae Cai, velut alterum Abelem, nefarie interfecti: per Claudium Senarclaeum. [Basel: Johann Oporinus], 1546
  • Paper
8vo (158 x 93mm.), woodcut initials, modern calf, gilt edges, early annotations throughout with a note at the end in Piperinus's hand on the further story of Alfonso Diaz, note by Mendham opposite title-page, title-page torn and repaired without loss, g1 slightly soiled

Provenance

Christophorus Piperinus Helveticus, contemporary signature on title-page; The Law Society, armorial bookplate. Christoph Piperinus (c. 1495-1565) was a clergyman and music teacher. He taught Bonifacius Amerbach's son Basilius music in Basel in 1546-1547 and his teaching manuscripts survive in the University of Basel.

Literature

Mendham S136; VD16 E1436

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

Juan Díaz (1510-1546) was an Evangelical who settled in Neuburg under the patronage of the Lutheran Elector Palatine Ottheinrich. He was murdered in Neuburg in March 1546. The scandal of the murder was that Diaz was killed by his Catholic brother Alfonso and his manservant in a politically-motivated attack on behalf of Charles V against the Protestant Elector Palatine. The Emperor prevented the murderers from being tried but officials in Neuburg circulated reports about the murder. This account was supposedly by Claude de Senarclens, who cradled the dying Díaz after he was struck with an axe, but was actually by Francisco de Enzinas, and contains an introduction by Juan's friend Martin Bucer.