New Inventions of Modern Times [Nova Reperta], The Invention of Book Printing, plate 4 1595 - 1605

This engraving, "The Invention of Book Printing," is part of a larger series, *New Inventions of Modern Times*, created by Jan Collaert I between 1595 and 1605. This particular plate depicts a bustling printing press in a workshop, showcasing the laborious process of creating books with movable type. The image is a detailed portrayal of the printing process, with figures setting type, inking the press, and operating the printing press. The scene captures the energy and significance of the printing press as a revolutionary invention of the Renaissance.