Allegorie op de prentkunst 1656 - 1726

Johannes Glauber's "Allegorie op de prentkunst" (1656-1726) is a detailed etching that personifies the art of printmaking. The composition depicts a group of figures engaged in various printmaking processes, such as engraving and printing, with the central figure holding up a large printing plate. This etching is an intricate and symbolic representation of printmaking as a creative and important art form in the 17th century. Glauber was a prolific Dutch artist, known for his engravings and etchings which often depicted allegories and historical subjects.