Ancient view of a Dutch printing office. A master printer directs compositors, printing press operators and an old proof reader. Copied from a 16th century design by Johannes Stradanus or Jan Van der Straet. Woodblock engraving from the Penny Magazine, Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1833.

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Caption: Ancient view of a Dutch printing office. A master printer directs compositors, printing press operators and an old proof reader. Copied from a 16th century design by Johannes Stradanus or Jan Van der Straet. Woodblock engraving from the Penny Magazine, Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1833.

Personalities: JAN VAN DER STRAET

Credit: Album / Florilegius

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Image size: 6123 × 4292 px | 75.2 MB

Print size: 51.8 × 36.3 cm | 2410.6 × 1689.8 in (300 dpi)

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