1440-1840, Adolph von Menzel

Johannes gutenberg in his printing workshop printing a page of text from movable type; apprentice in the foreground; a visitor watching the scene is standing to left; after a drawing by menzel; published to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the invention of printmaking. 1840 woodcut on chine collé. Date: 1840. Dimensions: Height: 346 mm, Width: 373 mm (sheet size). Medium: paper. Depicted People: Johannes Gutenberg. Collection: British Museum. 1440-1840 (BM 1921,0215.10)