Johannes Guttenberg i sit værksted 1813 - 1872
andreasflinch
statensmuseumforkunst
print, woodcut
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figuration
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woodcut
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genre-painting
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history-painting
"Johannes Guttenberg i sit værksted" is a black and white etching by Danish artist Andreas Flinch, depicting the famous inventor Johannes Gutenberg working in his workshop. The artwork, which is currently held at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, shows Gutenberg inspecting a printed sheet while an assistant operates a printing press, highlighting the significance of Gutenberg's invention in revolutionizing the dissemination of knowledge. The detailed depiction of the workshop and its tools adds to the historical context of the artwork, providing a glimpse into the world of early printing.
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