The Hortulus Animae is one of a series of woodcuts that was created by German Renaissance artist Hans Baldung Grun in 1511. It depicts Jesus, Mary and the three wise men. A woodcut is made by carving a wooden block to the desired design, and then rolling ink over the carved block to print the design on paper.

Hortulus Animae

The Hortulus Animae is one of a series of woodcuts that was created by German Renaissance artist Hans…

The Almighty drawing is a woodcut that was part of the "Apocalypse," a series of fifteen woodcuts created by artist Albrecht Dürer in 1498. A woodcut is created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper. This woodcut depicts St. John in the presence of the almighty, which is from the Bible, Book of Revelation.

Almighty

The Almighty drawing is a woodcut that was part of the "Apocalypse," a series of fifteen woodcuts created…

An ancient printing office, with one of the first forms of the printing press.

Ancient Printing

An ancient printing office, with one of the first forms of the printing press.

The Hortulus Animae is one of a series of woodcuts that was created by German Renaissance artist Hans Baldung Grun between 1510 and1511. It possibly depicts Mary. A woodcut is made by carving a wooden block to the desired design, and then rolling ink over the carved block, and the printing the design on paper.

Hortulus Animae

The Hortulus Animae is one of a series of woodcuts that was created by German Renaissance artist Hans…

The Hortulus Animae is one of a series of woodcuts that was created by German Renaissance artist Hans Baldung Grun between 1510 and1511. It depicts a soldier courting a woman by giving her a flower. A woodcut is made by carving a wooden block to the desired design, and then rolling ink over the carved block to print the design on paper.

Hortulus Animae

The Hortulus Animae is one of a series of woodcuts that was created by German Renaissance artist Hans…

The Hortulus Animae is one of a series of woodcuts that was created by German Renaissance artist Hans Baldung Grun in 1511. It depicts the resurrection of Jesus. A woodcut is made by carving a wooden block to the desired design, and then rolling ink over the carved block to print the design on paper.

Hortulus Animae

The Hortulus Animae is one of a series of woodcuts that was created by German Renaissance artist Hans…

"Antoine Macault Reading his Translation of Diodorus Siculus to King Francis I. Designed by Holbein. Engraved by Geoffroy Tory?" -Cundall, 1895

Antoine Macault Reading his Translation of Diodorus Siculus to King Francis I

"Antoine Macault Reading his Translation of Diodorus Siculus to King Francis I. Designed by Holbein.…

The images in this banner are birds, flowers and vines. In the center there are to prominent birds and a large plant.

Banner

The images in this banner are birds, flowers and vines. In the center there are to prominent birds and…

This is a print drawing that was created by German printmaker Hans Sebald Beham in 1526. It seems to depict a Scholar or man of teaching, possible holding a small replica of a christian school.

Hans Sebald Beham

This is a print drawing that was created by German printmaker Hans Sebald Beham in 1526. It seems to…

A tail-piece engraved by Thomas Bewick from 'The Quadrupeds' shows a small boy "pulling a colt's tail while the mother is rushing to his rescue." -Cundall, 1895

Bewick's Tail-Piece

A tail-piece engraved by Thomas Bewick from 'The Quadrupeds' shows a small boy "pulling a colt's tail…

An engraved illustration of a bootmaker's shop from the Decameron printed in 1492 by Giovanni Boccaccio.

A Bootmaker's Shop

An engraved illustration of a bootmaker's shop from the Decameron printed in 1492 by Giovanni Boccaccio.

The trademark of prints published by William Caxton and Wynkyn de Worde.

Caxton and de Worde

The trademark of prints published by William Caxton and Wynkyn de Worde.

The Old Chartist is a drawing that was created by British artist Frederick Sandys in 1861. It is found in "The Good Fight" by English novelist Charles Reade. A chartist is a financial analyst that looks at charts. The picture seems to depict a man standing outside and pondering the future.

The Old Chartist

The Old Chartist is a drawing that was created by British artist Frederick Sandys in 1861. It is found…

Leiden Christi is a drawing that was printed by German artist Albrecht Pfister in 1470. It depicts Jesus being resurrected from his tomb holding a cross. Below him are two soldiers sleeping.

Leiden Christi

Leiden Christi is a drawing that was printed by German artist Albrecht Pfister in 1470. It depicts Jesus…

"The art of printing from movable types is of comparatively modern origin, only four hundred years having elapsed since the first book printed in this manner was issued from the press." —The Popular Cyclopedia, 1888

Compositor

"The art of printing from movable types is of comparatively modern origin, only four hundred years having…

The Astrologer, from Hans Holbein's series of engravings, Dance of Death.

Dance of Death, The Astrologer

The Astrologer, from Hans Holbein's series of engravings, Dance of Death.

The King, from Hans Holbein's series of engravings, Dance of Death.

Dance of Death, The King

The King, from Hans Holbein's series of engravings, Dance of Death.

The Pedlar, from Hans Holbein's series of engravings, Dance of Death.

Dance of Death, The Pedlar

The Pedlar, from Hans Holbein's series of engravings, Dance of Death.

The Queen, from Hans Holbein's series of engravings, Dance of Death.

Dance of Death, The Queen

The Queen, from Hans Holbein's series of engravings, Dance of Death.

Dante is a print that was designed by Italian artist Cremonese in 1491.

Dante

Dante is a print that was designed by Italian artist Cremonese in 1491.

A print from the engraving, The Death of the Virgin, from a Missal published by Simon Vostre.

The Death of the Virgin

A print from the engraving, The Death of the Virgin, from a Missal published by Simon Vostre.

Diploma of the Highland Society engraved by Luke Clennell.

Diploma of the Highland Society

Diploma of the Highland Society engraved by Luke Clennell.

The engraving, "Elizabetha Regina (From 'A Booke of Christian Prayers.' Printed by John Daye, London, 1569.)." -Cundall, 1895

Elizabetha Regina

The engraving, "Elizabetha Regina (From 'A Booke of Christian Prayers.' Printed by John Daye, London,…

"The Benday process, so called, is the use of mechanical appliances for adding lines or stipples to either drawings or plates. Its use is very extensive in the making of tint blocks or color work, used either in connection with line or half-tone key plates." -Hill, 1921

Benday Engraving

"The Benday process, so called, is the use of mechanical appliances for adding lines or stipples to…

"The making of line engravings follows the same general course, with the exception that no halftone screen is needed, the copy to be reproduced being already made up of lines or dots or a combination of them." -Hill, 1921

Line Engraving

"The making of line engravings follows the same general course, with the exception that no halftone…

The engraving, 'The Flight into Egypt' by Peter Paul Rubens.

The Flight into Egypt

The engraving, 'The Flight into Egypt' by Peter Paul Rubens.

A blueprint showing the elevation of a house from the front.

Front Elevation

A blueprint showing the elevation of a house from the front.

A print from the engraving, ""Fyshynge with an Angle" from 'The Book of St. Albans' printed by Wynkyn de Worde in 1496." -Cundall, 1895

Fyshynge with an Angle

A print from the engraving, ""Fyshynge with an Angle" from 'The Book of St. Albans' printed by Wynkyn…

Enlarged portions of a half tone print, showing light, medium, and dark tints.

Half Tone Print (Enlarged)

Enlarged portions of a half tone print, showing light, medium, and dark tints.

The Happiness of the Godly, from Hans Holbein's series of engravings known as his Bible Cuts.

The Happiness of the Godly

The Happiness of the Godly, from Hans Holbein's series of engravings known as his Bible Cuts.

Haymaking, a painting by William Mulready.

Haymaking

Haymaking, a painting by William Mulready.

Engraved ornaments from "Heures a L'usaige de Chartre" published by Simon Vostre.

Heures a L'usaige de Chartre

Engraved ornaments from "Heures a L'usaige de Chartre" published by Simon Vostre.

The Almighty drawing is a woodcut that was part of the "Apocalypse," a series of fifteen woodcuts created by artist Albrecht Dürer in 1498. A woodcut is created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper. This woodcut depicts St. John in the presence of the almighty, which is from the Bible, Book of Revelation.

The Four Horsemen

The Almighty drawing is a woodcut that was part of the "Apocalypse," a series of fifteen woodcuts created…

This print is part of a series of woodcuts called Art in the house that was designed by English artist Robert Bateman in 1876. It seems to depict a couple strolling in a wooded area. The woodcut is created by carving a wooden block to the desired design, and then rolling ink over the carved block for printing on paper.

Art in the House

This print is part of a series of woodcuts called Art in the house that was designed by English artist…

This print is part of a series of woodcuts called Art in the House by English artist Robert Bateman in 1876. It seems to depict a woman in a cape standing behind a boy that is weeping. The woodcut is created by carving a wooden block to the desired design, and then rolling ink over the carved block for printing on paper.

Art in the House

This print is part of a series of woodcuts called Art in the House by English artist Robert Bateman…

This is part of a series of woodcuts called Art in the House that was designed by English artist Robert Bateman in 1877. It seems to depict a lady standing outside a window where children are looking out of. The woodcut is created by carving a wooden block to the desired design, and then rolling ink over the carved block for printing on paper.

Art in the House

This is part of a series of woodcuts called Art in the House that was designed by English artist Robert…

This is part of a series of woodcuts called Art in the House that was designed by English artist Robert Bateman in 1876. It seems to depict man serenading a woman by under a tree. The woodcut is created by carving a wooden block to the desired design, and then rolling ink over the carved block for printing on paper.

Art in the House

This is part of a series of woodcuts called Art in the House that was designed by English artist Robert…

The Illustrata Iconibus is a 16th century print that was created by German artist Hans Holbein. It shows a king in his quarters writing, and two commoners outside walking.

Iconibus Illustrata

The Illustrata Iconibus is a 16th century print that was created by German artist Hans Holbein. It shows…

The Illustrata Iconibus is a 16 th century print that was created by German artist Hans Holbein. It shows a lady trying to care for a diseased man, while to men are staring and pointing at the man in disgust.

Iconibus Illustrata

The Illustrata Iconibus is a 16 th century print that was created by German artist Hans Holbein. It…

Joab's Artifice, from Hans Holbein's series of engravings known as his Bible Cuts.

Joab's Artifice

Joab's Artifice, from Hans Holbein's series of engravings known as his Bible Cuts.

A print from the engraving, The King's Banquet from "Tristan" published by Antoine Verard.

The King's Banquet

A print from the engraving, The King's Banquet from "Tristan" published by Antoine Verard.

The Knight, an engraving from William Caxton's Game and Playe of the Chesse.

The Knight

The Knight, an engraving from William Caxton's Game and Playe of the Chesse.

Der Weiss Konig is a print that was created by German artist Hans Burgmair between 1512-1514. It shows a man and a woman courting eachother, with two couples in the background.

Der Weiss Konig

Der Weiss Konig is a print that was created by German artist Hans Burgmair between 1512-1514. It shows…

The present invention relates to a printing machine for printing price tickets, in which is combined the mechanism of a conventional ticket printing machine and that for magnetic recording which can be linked directly with a POS system.

Ticket Printing Machine

The present invention relates to a printing machine for printing price tickets, in which is combined…

The engraving, Music from 'Mirrour of the World' by William Caxton, the first English printer.

Music

The engraving, Music from 'Mirrour of the World' by William Caxton, the first English printer.

The Historia Mundi Naturalis is a print that was created by German artist Hans Burgmair in 1512. It depicts farmers or peasants cleaning outside.

Historia Mundi Naturalis

The Historia Mundi Naturalis is a print that was created by German artist Hans Burgmair in 1512. It…

The Gantz New Testament is a print that was created by Ambrose Holbein in 1523. It shows an angel with a follower on a cliff overlooking a town.

The Gantze New Testament

The Gantz New Testament is a print that was created by Ambrose Holbein in 1523. It shows an angel with…

An engraving by W. T. Green and Thomas Bolton, "O'erarched with Oaks that Form Fantastic Bowers." -Cundall, 1895

O'erarched with Oaks that Form Fantastic Bowers

An engraving by W. T. Green and Thomas Bolton, "O'erarched with Oaks that Form Fantastic Bowers." -Cundall,…

The Death of the Virgin is a woodcut created by Albrecht Dürer in 1510. It is part of a series called "Life of the Virgin". It depicts Mary in her death bed surrounded by the twelve disciples. A woodcut is created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper.

The Death of the Virgin

The Death of the Virgin is a woodcut created by Albrecht Dürer in 1510. It is part of a series…

The Plowman is a print that was designed by German artist Hans Holbein in 1538. It is part of a series called the "Dance of Death". It shows a plowman plowing his fields while death is following his cattle.

The Plowman

The Plowman is a print that was designed by German artist Hans Holbein in 1538. It is part of a series…

This is a print that is part of an illustrated Bible that was created by German printmaker Virgil Solis in 1563. It has a border that is richly decorated with fruits, leaves and insects.

Virgil Solis Print

This is a print that is part of an illustrated Bible that was created by German printmaker Virgil Solis…

"The printing press- originating at the middle of the fifteenth, the art of printing continued to be conducted until the middle of the seventeenth century in a very clumsy manner." -Lupton

Modern Printing Press

"The printing press- originating at the middle of the fifteenth, the art of printing continued to be…

The trademark for works printed by Richard Pynson.

Richard Pynson

The trademark for works printed by Richard Pynson.

Chroneken Der Sassen is a print that was designed be German artist Peter Schoffer in 1492. The drawing is possibly a genealogy tree, tracing family lineage.

Chroneken Der Sassen

Chroneken Der Sassen is a print that was designed be German artist Peter Schoffer in 1492. The drawing…

A blueprint showing the sectional elevation of a house.

Sectional Elevation

A blueprint showing the sectional elevation of a house.

"In printing, an iron hammer with a split curved claw at the end which serves for a handle. The claw is used as a pry for lifting forms from the bed of a press." —Whitney, 1889

Sheep's Foot Tool

"In printing, an iron hammer with a split curved claw at the end which serves for a handle. The claw…

The Almighty drawing is a woodcut that was part of the "Apocalypse," a series of fifteen woodcuts created by artist Albrecht Dürer in 1498. A woodcut is created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper. This woodcut depicts St. John in the presence of the almighty, which is from the Bible, Book of Revelation.

The Blowing of the Sixth Trumpet

The Almighty drawing is a woodcut that was part of the "Apocalypse," a series of fifteen woodcuts created…

"In printing, a small spade-shaped iron tool with which printing ink is taken out of a tub and conveyed to an ink trough or fountain." -Whitney, 1889

Slice Tool in the Printing Trade

"In printing, a small spade-shaped iron tool with which printing ink is taken out of a tub and conveyed…

"In printing, a galley with a false bottom, in the form of a thin slice of wood, which aids the removal of the type from the galley to the stone." -Whitney, 1889

Slice Galley

"In printing, a galley with a false bottom, in the form of a thin slice of wood, which aids the removal…

An illustration Gunther Zainer's "Speculum Humanae Vitae".

Speculum Humanae Vitae

An illustration Gunther Zainer's "Speculum Humanae Vitae".