A craftsman illuminating a document. Woodcut by J. Amman.

  • Amman, Jost, 1539-1591.
Date:
[1568]
Reference:
34983i
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In the German publication, described as "Der Brieffmaler". With a brush he decorates paper or parchment with colours or gold, possibly using a stencil. On the table is a pile of woodcuts of soldiers, that are to be illuminated. In the foreground are pigments in jars

Publication/Creation

[Frankfurt am Main] : [S. Feyrabend], [1568]

Physical description

1 print : woodcut ; sheet 8 x 6 cm

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Wellcome Collection 34983i

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