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Canvas Print : Printing office, c1600
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Printing office, c1600
Printing office, c1600. On the left compositors are at work setting up text using letters from a case in front of them. In the centre background type is being inked ready to be printed on to paper in a flatbed screwjack press at centre right. Paper is hung up to allow ink to dry before being stacked in a pile by a boy at centre front. A master printer in a fur-lined gown supervises the enterprise. From Nova reperta by Joannes Stradanus (Jan van der Straet). (Antwerp, c1600)
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Media ID 14842731
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Compositor Desk Giovanni Della Strada Giovanni Stradano Giovanni Stratensis Jan Van Der Straat Jan Van Der Straet Joannes Joannes Stradanus Machine Machinery Office Printer Printing Press Printworks Stradanus Typesetter Typesetting Van Der Straet Ann Ronan Pictures
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "Printing office, c1600" by Joannes Stradanus. This captivating 17th-century masterpiece, sourced from Heritage Images, transports you to an era of intricate craftsmanship and innovation. Witness the compositors at work, meticulously setting up text from a case of letters, while in the background, type is being inked and prepared for printing. Adorn your walls with this stunning piece of history and bring timeless artistry into your home.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back in time to a bustling printing office in the 17th century. The scene is filled with activity as we witness the intricate process of typesetting and printing. On the left, diligent compositors meticulously arrange letters from a case, preparing them for printing. In the center background, typefaces are being carefully inked before they are pressed onto paper using a flatbed screwjack press at center right. Amidst this organized chaos, a master printer stands proudly in his fur-lined gown, overseeing every aspect of this technological marvel. His presence exudes authority and expertise as he ensures that each step is executed flawlessly. The atmosphere is alive with anticipation as paper hangs to dry before being stacked by a young boy at center front. This image captures not only the machinery and technology involved but also highlights the human element behind this revolutionary invention. Through Joannes Stradanus' lens, we glimpse into an era where innovation met craftsmanship. This remarkable snapshot offers us a glimpse into history - a testament to how far we have come in terms of printing technology while reminding us of our enduring fascination with capturing ideas on paper.
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