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Fisiognomica - Ghirardelli, Cornelio
Physiognomic cephalogy divided into ten decades, where, according to the documents of Aristotle and other natural philosophers, with brief discourses and diligent observations, the physiognomies of one hundred human heads are examined., 1670
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€ 300 - 400
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€ 300
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At auction on Tuesday 24 June 2025 at 15:30
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Bologna, at the heirs of Evangilista Dozza and Companions, 1670. Half leather binding. Spine with 4 raised bands, author, title and decorations printed in gold. Engraving title page engraved by Jerome David. Headers, initials and end caps. Engraving portrait on c. b2r. The volume is accompanied by engravings inside the text. Light browning, marginal tears and signs of aging on the binding and covers. The last leaf (4M4) bearing the printer's mark is missing.
Specialist Notes
Cornelio Ghirardelli's "Cephalogia Fisonomica" is a 17th-century work that studies the features of the human face to deduce the character and inclinations of individuals. The work is divided into ten sections and contains drawings of one hundred human heads, accompanied by detailed descriptions and observations. Ghirardelli uses his knowledge of physiognomy, inspired by Aristotle and other natural philosophers, to analyze facial features and connect them to different character dispositions. Ghirardelli's work "Cephalogia Fisonomica" is an example of how physiognomy was considered a legitimate science in the 17th century. Ghirardelli, through a meticulous analysis of facial features, attempted to establish a connection between the shape of the face and the character of people.
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