Boekbinder 1568

"Boekbinder" (Bookbinder), a woodcut by Jost Amman (1539-1591), depicts two men working in a bindery. The print, part of a larger series, highlights the craftsmanship involved in binding books, a vital part of the printing process in the 16th century. This detailed depiction, with its tools and materials, provides insight into the working life of bookbinders during this time period. The print is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in the Netherlands.