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3782193 Thimble maker; (add.info.: Thimble maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...), Collection of woodcuts by Jost Amman (13 June 1539 -17 March 1591), 1568 with accompanying rhyme by Hans Sachs (5 November 1494 - 19 January 1576)
Manners, Customs, & Dress during the Middle Ages and during the Renaissance Period by Paul Lacroix, p. 279. Published 1874 by Chapman and Hall, London. Image reproduced from Das Standebuch (The Book of Trades), by Jost Amman and Hans Sachs in 1568.); Lebrecht History
Media ID 33092738
© Lebrecht History / Bridgeman Images
Corporation Craft Industry Dice Employment Engravings Guild Jost Amman Manufacture Profession Sixteenth Trades Vocation C16h Pasttime Tradesman
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This print showcases a thimble maker from the 16th century, captured in a woodcut by Jost Amman and accompanied by a rhyme written by Hans Sachs. The image is taken from "Manners, Customs, & Dress during the Middle Ages and during the Renaissance Period" by Paul Lacroix, published in 1874. The intricate detail of this engraving transports us back to an era when craftsmanship was highly valued. In this snapshot of history, we witness a tradesman engrossed in his work within the confines of his shop. With focused determination, he meticulously crafts thimbles - essential tools for seamstresses and tailors alike. Surrounding him are various tools of his trade: delicate molds, hammers, and perhaps even some unfinished pieces waiting to be perfected. The presence of dice on the table suggests that amidst their laborious tasks, these craftsmen also indulged in moments of leisurely diversion. Perhaps they would gather after hours to engage in games that provided respite from their demanding occupations. This image not only offers insight into the life and occupation of a thimble maker but also provides us with glimpses into broader themes such as guilds, corporations, and employment practices prevalent during the Renaissance period. Through Bridgeman Images' reproduction of this historical artwork by Jost Amman and Hans Sachs, we are reminded once again how art can transport us across centuries while preserving invaluable glimpses into our collective past.
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