Standbeeld van Laurens Jansz. Coster 1794 - 1828

This is a print of a statue of Laurens Jansz. Coster, a Dutch printer, by Ludwig Gottlieb Portman, dated 1794-1828. The print depicts Coster standing on a pedestal, holding a book in one hand and pointing with the other. Coster was a Haarlem native and was known as the inventor of the printing press. The statue is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This engraving showcases the neoclassical style of the 18th century, as seen in the simplified, idealized form and the attention to detail in the drapery.