Reliëf op het monument voor Johannes Gutenberg te Mainz, voorstellende Johannes Gutenberg toont blokletters before 1872

This relief sculpture, created by B. Erdmann before 1872, depicts Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press, showing a block letter to another figure. It is a detail from a larger monument dedicated to Gutenberg in Mainz, Germany. The relief highlights Gutenberg's contribution to the history of printing and the evolution of communication. The sculpture likely served as an educational tool, showcasing Gutenberg's impact on the world. The small size of the relief, measuring 167 mm by 130 mm, makes it suitable for closer examination.