1738 – Catholic Religious Orders – Bonanni | Illustrated Monks, Friars & Missionaries
Verzeichnüß der Geistlichen Ordens-Personen by Philipp Bonanni, Nürnberg 1738, features 141 engraved plates of Catholic religious orders with concise descriptions of monastic dress and structure.
Verzeichnüß der geistlichen Ordens-Personen is a rare 18th-century German translation of an iconic early 1700s Italian work by Philippo Bonanni. Ordinum Religiosorum in Ecclesia Militanti Catalogus was originally written to document various religious orders such as monks and friars, and provide not only historical context but visual references for their clothing and costume. Notable orders include Augustinian, Franciscans, Carmelites, Jesuit missionaries, and Benedictines.
Note the 141 full-page copper engravings found in this volume dedicated to the male monastic figures.
Bibliographic Details
- Title: Verzeichnüß der geistlichen Ordens-Personen in der streitenden Kirchen : in nette Abbildungen und einer kurtzen Erzehlung verfasset. Sr. Päbstlichen Heiligkeit Clementi XI
- Author(s): Philipp Bonanni
- Publisher: Nürnberg, Christoph Weigel
- Edition: 1738 edition.
- Binding: hardcover
- Format: (8vo), single volume
- Size: 8.25 x 6.75 in (21 x 17 cm)
- Collation: [1], [4], 156 pp
- Illustrations: 141 full-page engraved plates
- Contents Include:
- Catholic religious orders
- Monastic dress and hierarchy
- Augustinians, Franciscans, Carmelites
- Jesuit missionary figures
- Benedictine costume
Condition:
Hardcover, tight and secure; pages show expected age toning, with no major loss. Overall good condition.
Why Collect This?
- German edition of Bonanni’s illustrated monastics survey
- 141 engraved plates depicting clerical attire
- Interest for collectors of religion and costume history
Item Number: #50205
Categories
European History
Religion
Authors
Philipp Bonanni
Printing Date
18th Century
Language
German
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Good
Collation
Complete



