139 - Giovanni Andrea Vavassore (Valvassore), Title page and five plates from *Apochalypsis Ihesu Christi*. Venice: Alessandro Paganino, 1516. Woodcut. 267/268 × 184/188 mm. Sheet: 294 × 205 mm. Six plates (Title page with the Little Ship, Eighth Figure: The Four Avenging Angels, Ninth Figure: John Devours the Book of Life; Tenth Figure: The Woman Clothed with the Sun and the Seven-Headed Dragon; Eleventh Figure: Saint Michael Slays the Dragon; Fourteenth Figure: The Harlot of Babylon) from *Apochalypsis Ihesu Christi*, a volume of sixteen unnumbered sheets published in 1516 in Venice by Alessandro Paganini, and consisting of an illustrated title page followed by fifteen plates accompanied by the text from the biblical source. Like its Dürer-inspired predecessor, in the Paganini edition the woodcuts are arranged opposite the text, which runs in two columns, similar to the German editions of 1498 and 1511. The woodcut reproductions of Dürer’s works vary considerably in style and therefore appear to have been executed by different hands. Ten plates, which correspond to the originals, appear to be the work of Zoan Andrea, who signed the “Woman of the Apocalypse” in full, initialed the “Martyrdom of Saint John,” and signed the “Little Boat” on the title page—the only composition not derived from a Dürer prototype. Seven of the sixteen woodcuts are signed “I.A.,” perhaps a Latinized variant of the artist’s name, “Ioannes Andreas.” Zoan Andrea has often been confused with the copper engraver of the same name, who was once believed to be a Mantuan pupil of Mantegna but is now identified as Giovanni Antonio da Brescia.

Giovanni Andrea Vavassore (Valvassore), Title page and five plates from *Apochalypsis Ihesu Christi*. Venice: Alessandro Paganino, 1516. Woodcut. 267/268 × 184/188 mm. Sheet: 294 × 205 mm. Six plates (Title page with the Little Ship, Eighth Figure: The Four Avenging Angels, Ninth Figure: John Devours the Book of Life; Tenth Figure: The Woman Clothed with the Sun and the Seven-Headed Dragon; Eleventh Figure: Saint Michael Slays the Dragon; Fourteenth Figure: The Harlot of Babylon) from *Apochalypsis Ihesu Christi*, a volume of sixteen unnumbered sheets published in 1516 in Venice by Alessandro Paganini, and consisting of an illustrated title page followed by fifteen plates accompanied by the text from the biblical source. Like its Dürer-inspired predecessor, in the Paganini edition the woodcuts are arranged opposite the text, which runs in two columns, similar to the German editions of 1498 and 1511. The woodcut reproductions of Dürer’s works vary considerably in style and therefore appear to have been executed by different hands. Ten plates, which correspond to the originals, appear to be the work of Zoan Andrea, who signed the “Woman of the Apocalypse” in full, initialed the “Martyrdom of Saint John,” and signed the “Little Boat” on the title page—the only composition not derived from a Dürer prototype. Seven of the sixteen woodcuts are signed “I.A.,” perhaps a Latinized variant of the artist’s name, “Ioannes Andreas.” Zoan Andrea has often been confused with the copper engraver of the same name, who was once believed to be a Mantuan pupil of Mantegna but is now identified as Giovanni Antonio da Brescia. (6) Plates with margins as originally intended on three sides; the right margin has been trimmed to the outline. Traces of binding on the left margin. Slight yellowing, minor marginal tears, signs of wear.