Johannes Gutenberg Collection

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

Gutenberg Bible page
Page of the Gutenburg Bible. Color lithograph reproduction of the document

Portrait of Gutenberg (1400 - 1468)
JAB5034009 Portrait of Gutenberg (1400 - 1468). by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Portrait of Gutenberg (1400 - 1468).); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Gutenberg inventing the printing press, 1831 (oil on canvas)
7415639 Gutenberg inventing the printing press, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Laurent, Jean Antoine (1763-1832); Musee de Grenoble

Statue of Johannes Gutenberg (1400-1468), scholar, German printer, inventor of typographic printing in Europe
YOU4418569 Statue of Johannes Gutenberg (1400-1468), scholar, German printer, inventor of typographic printing in Europe, Bronze sculpture by David d Angers (1788-1856). Paris

Johannes Gutenberg
5674394 Johannes Gutenberg. by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); (add.info.: Sciences. Communication. ´┐¢´┐¢Gutenberg decouvre l´┐¢imprimierie.´┐¢´┐¢ Atelier d´┐¢imprimerie de Johannes Gutenberg a Mayence)

Johannes Gutenberg showing his friend Johann Fust his first printed sheet, c1450 (engraving)
7148064 Johannes Gutenberg showing his friend Johann Fust his first printed sheet, c1450 (engraving) by Reiffenstein, Leo (1856-1921); Private Collection; (add.info)

Johannes Gutenberg, German inventor, printer and publisher (engraving)
7185485 Johannes Gutenberg, German inventor, printer and publisher (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johannes Gutenberg (c1400-1468)

Johannes Gutenberg, German inventor, engraver and printer (engraving)
7148060 Johannes Gutenberg, German inventor, engraver and printer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johannes Gutenberg (c1395-1468), German inventor

The Gutenberg Bible, Mainz c. 1450-55
CH15829 The Gutenberg Bible, Mainz c.1450-55 by German School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: first major book printed in west; rubrication)

Johannes Gutenberg - inventor of the printing press (chromolitho)
961474 Johannes Gutenberg - inventor of the printing press (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johannes Gutenberg - inventor of the printing press)

Invention of Printing (engraving)
961601 Invention of Printing (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invention of Printing, Gutenberg taking the First Proof)

The 36-line Bible, printed by Gutenberg (vellum)
1127267 The 36-line Bible, printed by Gutenberg (vellum) by German School, (19th century); Greifswald Universitaet, Greifswald, Germany; (add.info.: 19th century copy)

Johannes Gutenberg (chromolitho)
669329 Johannes Gutenberg (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johannes Gutenberg. Educational card.); © Look and Learn

Johannes Gutenberg, from L Histoire Universelle Ancienne et Moderne
2603385 Johannes Gutenberg, from L Histoire Universelle Ancienne et Moderne, published in Strasbourg c.1860 (engraving) by French School

Johannes Gutenberg: German inventor whos invention of the movable type printing
5669005 Johannes Gutenberg: German inventor whos invention of the movable type printing press started the printing revolution, from True Portraits by AndreThevet published in 1584 by Thevet

The story of printing (colour litho)
3099305 The story of printing (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The story of printing)

Facsilimile of Johannes Gutenbergs 42-line Latin Bible of 1455 (colour litho)
3630294 Facsilimile of Johannes Gutenbergs 42-line Latin Bible of 1455 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frontispiece of Johannes Gutenberg from A Concise History of the Origin
XJF444326 Frontispiece of Johannes Gutenberg from A Concise History of the Origin and Progress of Printing by Philip Luckombe, published 1770 (engraving) by English School

The last tribulation of Gutenberg, the printer, on the verge of victory (litho)
979565 The last tribulation of Gutenberg, the printer, on the verge of victory (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last tribulation of Gutenberg)

Discovery of the art of printing by Johannes Gutenberg, Mainz, Germany, 1440 (chromolitho)
1093597 Discovery of the art of printing by Johannes Gutenberg, Mainz, Germany, 1440 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gutenberg Monument, Strasbourg. Postcard sent in 1913
660569 Gutenberg Monument, Strasbourg. Postcard sent in 1913. by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fine Arts, Exhibition of the British Institution (engraving)
1612037 Fine Arts, Exhibition of the British Institution (engraving) by Selous, Henry Courtney (1811-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fine Arts, Exhibition of the British Institution)

Fiat lux (Let there be light) (chromolitho)
1094384 Fiat lux (Let there be light) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fiat lux (Let there be light)

Johannes Gutenberg, German, engraver, inventor and printer (chromolitho)
1094176 Johannes Gutenberg, German, engraver, inventor and printer (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johannes Gutenberg (c1395-1468), German, engraver

Gutenberg prints the first page of the Bible. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Private Collection

Johannes Gutenberg leaves Strasbourg. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Private Collection

Statue of Gutemburg, at Mayence, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Gutemburg, at Mayence, 1845. Sculpture of German printer Johannes Gutenberg in Mainz, Germany:a noble memorial to Gutemberg, the Inventor of Printing, or, at least

Johannes Gutenberg, printers sample for the Worlds Inventors souvenir album (A25) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Johann Gutenberg (1400-1468), 1936. Creator: Unknown
Johann Gutenberg (1400-1468), 1936. Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg (c1398-1468) was a German blacksmith, goldsmith, printer and publisher who introduced printing to Europe

Gutenberg at the Press, 1902. Creator: Pyle, Howard (1853-1911)
Gutenberg at the Press, 1902. Private Collection

Johannes Gutenberg in his workshop, . Private Collection

Gutenberg 1400-1468, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Gutenberg 1400-1468, 1882. Private Collection

Portrait of Johannes Gutenberg, Early 17th cen Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Johannes Gutenberg, Early 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Keio University Library

Johann Gutenberg, German metalworker and inventor, 16th century, (1870). An engraving of Johannes Gutenberg (1400-1468) who invented a method of printing from movable type

Page from a Gutenberg Bible, c1455 (1956). Johann Gutenberg (c1398-1468) is regarded as the inventor of movable type. In 1455 he produced the first large printed book, the Gutenberg Bible

The Gutenberg Monument, Frankfurt, Germany, late 19th century. Artist: John L Stoddard
The Gutenberg Monument, Frankfurt, Germany, late 19th century. Memorial to German metalworker and inventor Johannes Gutenberg (1400-1468) who invented a method of printing from movable type

A page from the Gutenberg Bible, 15th century. Artist: Johannes Gutenberg
A page from the Gutenberg Bible, the first use of moveable type, 15th century

Page from a Gutenberg Bible, 1455. Artist: Johannes Gutenberg
Page from the Gutenberg Bible, 1455. Johann Gutenberg (c1398-1468) is regarded as the inventor of movable type. In 1455 he produced the first large printed book, the Gutenberg Bible

Page from Gutenbergs Bible, c1455. Artist: Johannes Gutenberg
Page from Gutenbergs Bible, c1455. Johann Gutenberg (c1398-1468) is regarded as the inventor of movable type. In 1455 he produced the first large printed book, the Gutenberg Bible

Latin grammar page from Gutenbergs press
Page of the " Grammaire Latine" by Donatus, published by Gutenberg. Woodcut with a watercolor wash

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

Johannes Gutenberg Circa 1398 To 1468 From A 16Th Century Engraving

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Gutenbergs printing press, Mainz, Germany, 1450s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Johannes Gutenberg examining a proof. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century illustration

Johannes Gutenberg printer sample World Inventors souvenir album
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Frontispiece to On the Origin and History of Typography by Bernardus Mallinckrodt
XIR162645 Frontispiece to On the Origin and History of Typography by Bernardus Mallinckrodt, 1634 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Johannes Gutenberg, German printer
Johannes Gutenberg (c.1398-1468), German printer and publisher. Gutenbergs development of moveable type, combined with his printing press, allowed the mass production of printed books

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Johannes Gutenberg, a scholar and German printer, is widely known as the inventor of typographic printing in Europe during the 1450s. His groundbreaking invention, the printing press, revolutionized the world of publishing and had a profound impact on society. One of Gutenberg's most significant achievements was the production of the Gutenberg Bible. This masterpiece marked a turning point in history as it became one of the first books to be printed using movable type. Each page showcased meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail, reflecting Gutenberg's dedication to his craft. In an oil painting from 1831, we see Johannes Gutenberg depicted inventing his revolutionary printing press. The canvas captures his determination and innovative spirit that led him to create this game-changing device. A bronze sculpture by David d'Angers immortalizes Johannes Gutenberg in Paris. This statue pays homage to his contributions as an inventor and printer who forever changed how knowledge was disseminated throughout Europe. Another engraving portrays Johannes Gutenberg proudly showing his friend Johann Fust his very first printed sheet. This image symbolizes not only their partnership but also highlights their shared vision for advancing communication through print. Gutenberg's legacy lives on through various engravings that depict him as a German inventor, printer, engraver, and publisher. These illustrations serve as reminders of his immense influence on both technology and literature. The significance of Gutenberg's invention is further exemplified by historical artifacts such as The 36-line Bible - a remarkable testament to early typography - which he printed on vellum in Mainz around 1450-55. Lastly, a chromolithograph showcases Johannes Gutenberg himself alongside his iconic creation: the printing press. This vibrant artwork celebrates him as an innovator whose ingenuity forever transformed human civilization with mass-produced books accessible to all.