17th Century Antwerp Devotional Book in Original Vellum Binding (1676)
17th Century Antwerp Devotional Book in Original Vellum Binding (1676)
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Additional Description:
A rare and intimate 17th-century devotional text titled Den Bloedighen Bruydegom ("The Bloody Bridegroom", printed in Antwerp in 1676 by Joseph Jacobs. The work is attributed to Michiel Zachmoorter, a Flemish theologian known for Passion-based meditative writings.
Bound in its original limp vellum cover with visible hand-sewn binding structure, the book retains its complete text along with engraved title page and illustrated devotional scenes. The typography and layout reflect early modern Dutch printing traditions, with rich blackletter text and ornamental engraving.
Its small, hand-held format suggests use as a personal devotional object, likely carried and read privately, possibly within a Beguinage or Catholic household setting.
Era:
1676 (17th century)
History:
This text belongs to a tradition of Counter-Reformation devotional literature centered on meditations of Christ’s Passion. Works of this type were widely circulated in the Low Countries and were often used in daily spiritual practice rather than formal library settings, contributing to their survival in worn but authentic condition.
Provenance:
Antwerp, Belgium
Materials:
Paper, vellum binding, ink
Dimensions:
4.5”h
Disclaimers:
Visible staining, foxing, and wear to vellum and pages consistent with age and devotional use. Binding remains intact. No guarantee of completeness beyond visible pages.
Additional Description:
A rare and intimate 17th-century devotional text titled Den Bloedighen Bruydegom ("The Bloody Bridegroom", printed in Antwerp in 1676 by Joseph Jacobs. The work is attributed to Michiel Zachmoorter, a Flemish theologian known for Passion-based meditative writings.
Bound in its original limp vellum cover with visible hand-sewn binding structure, the book retains its complete text along with engraved title page and illustrated devotional scenes. The typography and layout reflect early modern Dutch printing traditions, with rich blackletter text and ornamental engraving.
Its small, hand-held format suggests use as a personal devotional object, likely carried and read privately, possibly within a Beguinage or Catholic household setting.
Era:
1676 (17th century)
History:
This text belongs to a tradition of Counter-Reformation devotional literature centered on meditations of Christ’s Passion. Works of this type were widely circulated in the Low Countries and were often used in daily spiritual practice rather than formal library settings, contributing to their survival in worn but authentic condition.
Provenance:
Antwerp, Belgium
Materials:
Paper, vellum binding, ink
Dimensions:
4.5”h
Disclaimers:
Visible staining, foxing, and wear to vellum and pages consistent with age and devotional use. Binding remains intact. No guarantee of completeness beyond visible pages.