Herz Des Menschen (The Heart of Man), Heavily Worn 1848 Pennsylvania German Devotional with Amazing Engravings and Many Mends rocket The scenario depicted here is

The scenario depicted here is about as real and intense and urgent as it gets

9 1/2" x 7 5/8"

with three large-nosed heads pointing in different directions

From the website of Shrine Gallery

Herz Des Menschen (The Heart of Man), Heavily Worn 1848 Pennsylvania German Devotional with Amazing Engravings and Many Mends rocket The scenario depicted here isI discovered the existence of Herz Des Menschen (The Heart of Man) a few months ago and its engravings completely blew me away. Now another copy, this one 1848, with the added character of a series of cellophane tape mends, long sense yellowed. I personally love the effect, heightening the drama of its contents all the more. Photos give a good sense, showing all of the engravings, through not all pages of text. By Johannes Gossner (17731858). Printed