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Passionate Customer Service Museum Quality Art Prints Customization Options AvailableCristoforo de Predis, often referred to as Cristoforo de Preda, was a master illuminator who worked in the magnificent city of Milan between 1467 and 1486. In the flourishing Renaissance, books were not mere means of information, but also exquisite objects of art. And in this universe of artistic book design Cristoforo took a central role.
In the age of recording and archiving, Cristoforo's life was illuminated by fragments of history. Once part of a wealthy family led by his father Leonardo, Cristoforo experienced the play of time and fate as his family's fortune began to dwindle after 1450. He himself, though deaf and dumb, possessed an unparalleled ability to communicate through his art. A moving letter from 1472 from his brothers to Galeazzo Maria Sforza illustrates this. They asked the duke to respect the independence of their deaf brother and to let him benefit from his inheritance despite his disability. Galeazzo, moved by this request, answered positively. This moment testifies not only to the care of his family, but also to Cristoforo's impressive talent for art printing. A talent that did not escape the greats of the time, especially since Cristoforo worked for some of the most prestigious Lombard families, including Duke Galeazzo Maria Sforza.
Stylistically, Cristoforo de Predis was a true artist of his time. He drew inspiration from the finest miniatures of Flanders and skillfully blended this northern style with the influence of other Italian illuminators, such as that of Belbello da Pavia. Cristoforo was not only a representative of his time, but also a pioneer. In his most impressive work, the Legendary of Turin, he skillfully blended religious themes with scenes of daily life. These masterful works, vivid in dazzling colors, are available today in art prints that are as close to the original as possible in detail and quality. Whoever owns an art print by Cristoforo de Predis today holds not only a piece of art, but also a piece of history in his hands.
Cristoforo de Predis, often referred to as Cristoforo de Preda, was a master illuminator who worked in the magnificent city of Milan between 1467 and 1486. In the flourishing Renaissance, books were not mere means of information, but also exquisite objects of art. And in this universe of artistic book design Cristoforo took a central role.
In the age of recording and archiving, Cristoforo's life was illuminated by fragments of history. Once part of a wealthy family led by his father Leonardo, Cristoforo experienced the play of time and fate as his family's fortune began to dwindle after 1450. He himself, though deaf and dumb, possessed an unparalleled ability to communicate through his art. A moving letter from 1472 from his brothers to Galeazzo Maria Sforza illustrates this. They asked the duke to respect the independence of their deaf brother and to let him benefit from his inheritance despite his disability. Galeazzo, moved by this request, answered positively. This moment testifies not only to the care of his family, but also to Cristoforo's impressive talent for art printing. A talent that did not escape the greats of the time, especially since Cristoforo worked for some of the most prestigious Lombard families, including Duke Galeazzo Maria Sforza.
Stylistically, Cristoforo de Predis was a true artist of his time. He drew inspiration from the finest miniatures of Flanders and skillfully blended this northern style with the influence of other Italian illuminators, such as that of Belbello da Pavia. Cristoforo was not only a representative of his time, but also a pioneer. In his most impressive work, the Legendary of Turin, he skillfully blended religious themes with scenes of daily life. These masterful works, vivid in dazzling colors, are available today in art prints that are as close to the original as possible in detail and quality. Whoever owns an art print by Cristoforo de Predis today holds not only a piece of art, but also a piece of history in his hands.
.jpg "Saturn with Zodiac Signs of Aquarius and Capricorn by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Mars with the Zodiac Signs of Scorpio and Aries. The Battle Scenes by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "The Planet Mercury, with the zodiac signs of Gemini and Virgo, from")
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.jpg "Detail of Merchants Selling Various Items (Detail) by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "De Sphaera d’Este: craftsmen under the influence of the Moon or Mercury by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "The End of the World: The Moon and Sun Will Darken, the Stars Will Fall, and Everything Will Be the Opposite of What It Was (c. 149v). 1476 by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "The Sun God, from")
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.jpg "Mercury with Signs of the Zodiac of the Virgin and the Gemels. Downstairs, Peasants Working in the Fields. Miniature Made by Cristoforo de Predis - in")
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.jpg "The Professions, from")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1022276).jpg "Influence of the Planet Mars: War Scene by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Moon with the Zodiac Sign of Cancer. Boats During the Rising Tide by Cristoforo De Predis")
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_1476_-_(MeisterDrucke-802147).jpg "The End of the World: The Fish Will Swim Above by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Jupiter with zodiac signs of fish and Sagittarius. Merchants selling various items by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "The Apostles Peter and John Discover the Tomb of the Empty Christ, from the Leggendario Sforza-Savoia by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Comedy with the Zodiac Signs of Libra and Taurus by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Representation of the Circle of Underworld Where the Culprits of Gluttony, Laziness and Lust are Found by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "During the Banquet of Herod, Salome Presents the Head of John (c. 144r). 1476 by Cristoforo De Predis")
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_1476_-_(MeisterDrucke-804834).jpg "The End of the World: The Dead Will Rise from Their Graves by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Jesus goes to the synagogue of Nazareth on a Saturday and reads the book of the prophet Isaiah (Miniature by Cristoforo De Predis, 1440-1486) by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Heraldic Symbol Depicting a Crest with a Lion, Sparks and Buckets of Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Illuminated Page by Cristoforo de Predis from the New Testament Codex, Varia 124, Italy 1475 by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Mars with the Zodiac Signs of Scorpion and Aries. Battle Scenes Below. Miniature by Cristoforo de Predis in")
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.jpg "Saturn with Zodiac Signs of Aquarius and Capricorn. Downstairs, the Game Scenes and Its Influence on Men. Miniature Made by Cristoforo de Predis - in")
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_1476_-_(MeisterDrucke-802105).jpg "Hell")
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.jpg "Jesus tells the Apostles to go by boat to Capharnaum while he goes to pray on the mountain (Miniature by Cristoforo De Predis, 1440-1486) by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Ms Lat 209 fol.6v Jupiter (detail of fruit and grain merchants) by Cristoforo De Predis")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-960561).jpg "Influence of the Moon: scene of fishing, hunting and agriculture by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "A gunsmith in")
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_1476_-_(MeisterDrucke-803186).jpg "The End of the World: An Earthquake Will Destroy the World (c.148v). 1476 by Cristoforo De Predis")
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_and_spiritual_p_-_(MeisterDrucke-982117).jpg "Influence of the Sun: Temporal Powers (King Before His Courtiers) and Spiritual Powers (Priest Serving in a Church) by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Judas Goes to the Priest and Confesses His Betrayal of Christ, from the Leggendario Sforza-Savoia by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Sun with the zodiac sign of the lion. Scenes of men")
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.jpg "Induction of Ludovic Marie Sforza (Ludovico Maria Sforza) (1452-1508) - illumination from Cardinal Arcimboldi")
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.jpg "A Watchmaker in")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-982119).jpg "Jupiter")
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_1476_-_(MeisterDrucke-804460).jpg "Christ on the Cross. 1476 by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Tribunal of the Scientists, from")
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.jpg "Punishment of the Lustful, the Gluttonous, and the Lazy by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "The End of the World: And the Stars Will Fall from the Sky and the Animals Will Be Afraid (c.149v). 1476 by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "De Sphaera d")
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_after_-_(MeisterDrucke-1021685).jpg "Jesus teaching at the temple (Miniature by Cristoforo De Predis, 1440-1486) by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Sun with the Zodiac Sign of the Lion by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Jupiter with Zodiac Signs of Fish and Sagittarius by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "The Hunt (detail) by Cristoforo De Predis")
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_1476_-_(MeisterDrucke-802544).jpg "Resurrection of the Dead (c.120r). 1476 by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "The priests remind Pontius Pilate that Jesus had predicted his resurrection by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Moon with the Zodiac Sign of Cancer, Boats During the Rising Tide. Miniature by Cristoforo de Predis in")
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.jpg "Comed with the zodiac signs of balance and bull. Downstairs, the gallant scenes. Miniature made by Cristoforo de Predis in")
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.jpg "Illumination Depicting Mary Received by the Virgins of the Temple by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Jesus gives sight to a blind man by birth (Detail) by Cristoforo De Predis")
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_1476_-_(MeisterDrucke-804351).jpg "John the Baptist in Limbo by Cristoforo De Predis")
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_1476_-_(MeisterDrucke-803465).jpg "The End of the World: The Trees Will Be Covered with Blood by Cristoforo De Predis")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1025731).jpg "The Last Judgement: The Pain of Hell (detail) by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "March influence: hunting and court. Miniature made by Cristoforo de Predis in")
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.jpg "Jesus gives bread to the apostle, symbol of his body, while Judas comes out. Miniature from Cristoforo De Predis after the History of the New Testament by Cristoforo De Predis")
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_1476_-_(MeisterDrucke-802517).jpg "Crowning with Thorns (c.115v). 1476 by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Illumination Depicting Christ Being Brought Again to Pilate by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Illumination Depicting Mary Taking the Vow of Virginity by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Looting During the War (detail) by Cristoforo De Predis")
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_1476_-_(MeisterDrucke-802353).jpg "The Coronation of Mary by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Influences of Mercury: the craftsmen. A cooking scene surrounded by a meal scene, a copyist, a watchmaker, a gunsmith, an organ maker, a sculptor and a sacred art painter (miniature, c.1470) by Cristoforo De Predis")
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_1476_-_(MeisterDrucke-804217).jpg "The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit, 1476 by Cristoforo De Predis")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-948126).jpg "Nicodema the Pharisee visits Jesus. Miniature by Cristoforo De Predis after the History of the New Testament by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Jesus is intercepted near the temple of Solomon by Jews who ask him to prove his identity (Detail) by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Representation of a Circle of Underworld: Damned in Cold Water by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Jesus heals the man with the withered hand (Detail) by Cristoforo De Predis")
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_1476_-_(MeisterDrucke-802581).jpg "Christ Carrying the Cross by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "The Day of the Last Judgment by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Jesus addresses the woman guilty of adultery. Miniature by Cristoforo De Predis after the History of the New Testament by Cristoforo De Predis")
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_1476_-_(MeisterDrucke-803960).jpg "Confession of the Sinners (c.153v). 1476 by Cristoforo De Predis")
_1476_-_(MeisterDrucke-803960).jpg)
_Miniature_by_-_(MeisterDrucke-1016309).jpg "Stars will fall from the sky before the eyes of animals (miniature) Miniature by Cristoforo De Predis (1440-1486) by Cristoforo De Predis")
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_1476_-_(MeisterDrucke-805306).jpg "Descent from the Cross (c.123r). 1476 by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Jesus straightens a woman with twisted limbs in a synagogue (Detail) by Cristoforo De Predis")
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_1476_-_(MeisterDrucke-804477).jpg "John the Baptist Praying Outside the City Gates. 1476 by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Jesus and the lepers by Cristoforo De Predis")
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_in_Influence_de_mars_la_chasse_et_le_tribunal_Miniat_-_(MeisterDrucke-1079460).jpg "The Tribunal in")
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.jpg "Annunciation, Book of Hours Borromeo, with Giovanni III Borromeo and his Wife Cleofa Pio da Carpi in Prayer by Cristoforo De Predis")
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.jpg "Influence of Venus: the garden of love and the fountain of Youth by Cristoforo De Predis")
.jpg "Influence of Mercury: the Garden of Love and the Fountain of Youth. Miniature by Cristoforo de Predis in")
.jpg "Scene of Torture and Convictions in a Medieval City by Cristoforo De Predis")
.jpg "Mercury with Signs of the Zodiac of Virgo and Gemini. Peasants Working in the Fields by Cristoforo De Predis")