Johann Gutenberg / Riou
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Johann Gutenberg / Riou
JOHANN GUTENBERG German printer leaving Strasburg, and taking his typographical equipment with him Date: 1400 - 1468
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1400 1468 Gutenberg Johann Leaving Printer Strasburg Taking Travelling Riou Typographical
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This evocative image captures the historic moment when Johann Gutenberg, the pioneering German printer, bids farewell to Strasburg as he embarks on a journey with his groundbreaking typographical equipment. Dating from the late 15th century, this print by Riou depicts Gutenberg in his later years, with a long, flowing white beard and a determined expression on his face. He is shown leaving Strasburg, the city where he had spent many years perfecting his revolutionary printing press, and setting off on an uncertain journey with a horse-drawn cart filled with his precious inventions. The significance of this moment cannot be overstated. Gutenberg's printing press, which used movable type, revolutionized the production of books and played a crucial role in the spread of knowledge during the European Renaissance. Before Gutenberg, books were laboriously copied by hand, making them expensive and inaccessible to all but the wealthy and educated. With his new technology, Gutenberg was able to produce books quickly and cheaply, making them available to a much wider audience. This print provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a visual representation of a pivotal moment in the history of printing and the dissemination of knowledge. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of innovation and the role it plays in shaping the world around us.
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