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Goldsmith. 3782188 Goldsmith; (add.info.: Goldsmith by Jost Amman,
3782188 Goldsmith; (add.info.: Goldsmith by Jost Amman, 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. 278. 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 33084616
© Lebrecht History / Bridgeman Images
Corporation Craft Industry Employment Engravings Goldsmith Guild Jost Amman Precious Metal Profession Sixteenth Trades Vocation Tradesman
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This print showcases a stunning woodcut illustration of a Goldsmith, created by the renowned artist Jost Amman in 1568. The intricate details and exquisite craftsmanship depicted in this image transport us back to the vibrant world of trades and professions during the Renaissance period. The goldsmith, adorned with tools of his trade, is captured engrossed in his work. With precision and skill, he delicately shapes precious metals into beautiful jewelry and ornate objects. This portrayal not only highlights the artistry involved in goldsmithing but also provides us with a glimpse into the bustling guilds and corporations that governed these skilled craftsmen. Accompanying this remarkable woodcut is an insightful rhyme penned by Hans Sachs, adding another layer of depth to our understanding of this ancient profession. Through their collaboration, Amman and Sachs bring history alive as they transport us to a time when such trades were integral to society's fabric. Published over three centuries later in 1874 by Chapman and Hall, London, this image has been reproduced from Das Standebuch (The Book of Trades), immortalizing both Amman's artistic prowess and Sachs' poetic genius. Its inclusion within "Manners, Customs & Dress during the Middle Ages" by Paul Lacroix further solidifies its significance as an invaluable historical artifact. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing print from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are reminded not only of the rich heritage embedded within Europe's craft industry but also of the enduring legacy left behind by talented artisans like Jost Amman.
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