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[Galenus Latinus, 1490-1533].

Stefania Fortuna1

  • 1Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Ancona, I.

Medicina Nei Secoli
|December 13, 2006
PubMed
Summary

This study examines Renaissance Galen editions (1490-1528), revealing their significant role in circulating classical medical knowledge via Latin translations and shaping the Galenic corpus.

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Area of Science:

  • History of Medicine
  • Renaissance Studies
  • Classical Philology

Background:

  • Examines Latin complete editions of Galen's works published between 1490 and 1528.
  • Identifies editions not fully cataloged in Richard Durling's 1961 census.
  • Highlights the initial large-scale circulation of Galen during the Renaissance, primarily in Latin.

Discussion:

  • Analyzes the constitution of the Galenic corpus, initially based on Medieval translations.
  • Investigates the impact of humanistic translations, starting with Pietro Antonio Rustico's 1515-16 edition.
  • Discusses the separate volume allocation for humanistic translations in the 1528 editions and Giuntine supplements (1531, 1533).

Key Insights:

  • Renaissance Latin editions facilitated wider access to Galen's medical texts.
  • The transition from Medieval to Humanistic translations marked a significant shift in textual transmission.
  • The organization of these editions reflects evolving scholarly approaches to classical corpora.

Outlook:

  • Further research into specific textual variations and their reception.
  • Comparative studies of Latin vs. Greek Galen editions in the Renaissance.
  • Exploring the long-term impact of these printed editions on medical education and practice.

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