The volumes
by Erik Fischer ?with Ernst Jonas Bencard and Mikael Bøgh Rasmussen and a Contribution by Marco Iuliano.
Volume 1
Biography and Primary Sources
336 pages, more than 500 illustrations
Contents:
- A full and illustrated survey of Melchior Lorck´s oeuvre
- A comprehensive essay on the life and works of Melchior Lorck
- The full text of all documents related to the artist and the events of his life
- Bibliography
Volume 2
The Turkish Publication, 1626. Wolgerissene vnd Geschnittene Firguren, zu Ross vnd Fuss, sampt schönen Türckischen Gebäwden, vnd allerhand was in der Türckey zusehen…
264 pages, 128 woodcuts reproduced in 1:1, many foldouts
Contents
- Facsimile of a Copy in The Royal Library
Volume 3
Catalogue Raisonné Part One: The Turkish Publication
292 pages, 200+ illustrations
Contents
- Catalogue Raisonné, Part One: The Turkish Publication
- Concordances, linking all prior catalogues on Lorck
Volume 4
The Prospect of Constantinople
64 pages in box, 7.5 meter foldout
Contents
- A facsimile of The Constantinople Prospect
- An introduction to the prospect
- An essay on Melchior Lorck’s drawing of Istanbul in the European context