Aldus Manutius: A humanist printer for humanist readers

6 February-7 March 2015, Entrance Hall, Cambridge University Library (West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DR)

Curated by Laura Nuvoloni

This exhibition celebrates the 500-year anniversary of the death of Aldus Manutius on 6 February 1515. It shows books mostly produced during Aldus’s life time (1495-1515) and focuses on his personal connections with some of the most influential scholars of the time, including Pietro Bembo and Erasmus of Rotterdam.

Free admission. Opening times: Monday to Friday 9.00-18.00; Saturday 9.00-16.30.

The exhibition will continue online at https://exhibitions.lib.cam.ac.uk/manutius/

Futher information at https://exhibitions.lib.cam.ac.uk/

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