Drukkersmerk van Plantijn 1613

This woodcut, created in 1613 by an anonymous artist, is a printer's mark of Plantin, a prominent printing house in Antwerp. It depicts a compass and a level within a decorative frame, symbolizing precision and accuracy in printing. This mark was used to identify printed materials from Plantin's press, ensuring quality and authenticity. The inscription "Ex Officina Plantiniana" reinforces the connection to the famous printing house, whose work contributed significantly to the dissemination of knowledge during the Renaissance. The mark can be found at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.