Fust Collection

Gutenbergs printing press, 1450s
Gutenberg and Fust with the first printing press, Germany, 1450s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Guttenberg, Schoeffer, and Fust, the inventors of printing (colour litho)
2792217 Guttenberg, Schoeffer, and Fust, the inventors of printing (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guttenberg, Schoeffer, and Fust)

Gutenberg Schoffer and Fust, Frankfort (engraving)
970740 Gutenberg Schoffer and Fust, Frankfort (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gutenberg Schoffer and Fust, Frankfort)

Part of a page selected from Fust and Schoeffers second psalter (colour litho)
961169 Part of a page selected from Fust and Schoeffers second psalter (colour litho) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

From the Liturgical Psalter printed at Mentz, 1457 (litho)
2787021 From the Liturgical Psalter printed at Mentz, 1457 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Liturgical Psalter printed at Mentz, 1457)

From the Latin Bible printed at Mentz, 1462 (litho)
2787020 From the Latin Bible printed at Mentz, 1462 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Latin Bible printed at Mentz, 1462)

The Caxton Celebration (engraving)
1106408 The Caxton Celebration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Caxton Celebration)

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Printing the Gutenberg Bible, 1453
The first proof sheet from Gutenbergs press, 1453. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Copy Of A Page From A Psalter Of 1459 Printed In Mainz By Johann Fust And Petrus Schoiffer

Johann Faust
Johann Fust (1400-1466) - German printer. He appears to have been the partner of Johann Gutenberg in promoting the art of printing as he was his money-lender

PRINTERs DEVICE, 1457. The first printers device, used by Fust and Schoeffer of Mainz, Germany, in their Psalterium, 1457

JOHANN GUTENBERG (c1395-1468) and his partner, Johann Fust, with their printing press at Mainz: wood engraving, 19th century

JOHANN GUTENBERG (c1395-1468). German inventor. Gutenberg and his partner, Johann Fust (or Faust) with their printing press at Mainz: wood engraving, 19th century

German printing press inventors

1457 Printed Psalter
Part of the first page of the Latin Psalter, printed by German printers Schoeffer & Fust

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"Fust: Pioneers of Printing Revolution" Gutenberg's printing press, invented in the 1450s, marked a turning point in human history. Among the key figures behind this groundbreaking invention were Johann Gutenberg, Peter Schoeffer, and Johann Fust. Together, they revolutionized the way knowledge was disseminated. In Frankfort, Germany, these inventors established their print shop and introduced color lithography to enhance their works' visual appeal. Their collaboration resulted in remarkable achievements such as the second psalter printed by Fust and Schoeffer. This beautifully illustrated masterpiece showcased their mastery of color lithography. Their dedication to excellence extended beyond religious texts; they also printed Latin Bibles that captivated readers with their intricate illustrations and meticulous attention to detail. These works became treasured possessions for those fortunate enough to own them. The impact and Schoeffer's contributions did not go unnoticed. The Caxton Celebration commemorated their accomplishments through engravings that depicted scenes from early printing history. Johann Faust played an essential role in furthering the art of printing alongside these pioneers. His involvement helped refine techniques used during the production of significant works like the Gutenberg Bible—an iconic masterpiece that forever changed how books were created. One remarkable example is a page from a Psalter printed by Fust and Schoiffer in Mainz during 1459—a testament to their craftsmanship and attention to detail. This exquisite piece showcases both technical precision and artistic finesse. Fust's legacy lives on through his printer's device—the first ever used—symbolizing innovation and progress within the world of printing. It served as a mark of quality assurance for readers who sought reliable sources of information during this transformative era. The work undertaken by Fust, Schoeffer, Gutenberg, Faust, and countless others shaped our modern society by democratizing access to knowledge through mass production methods that had never been seen before.