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Antique Framed Print : BOOKKEEPER, 1585. A German merchants bookkeeper performing double-entry bookkeeping
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BOOKKEEPER, 1585. A German merchants bookkeeper performing double-entry bookkeeping
BOOKKEEPER, 1585.
A German merchants bookkeeper performing double-entry bookkeeping. Woodcut by Jost Amman
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Media ID 12344609
1585 Amman Bookkeeper Clerk Desk Finance Germany Jost Journal Merchant Office Responsibility Writing
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19cm (9.6" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "BOOKKEEPER, 1585" takes us back to the late Renaissance era in Germany. The image showcases a diligent German merchant's bookkeeper engrossed in his work of double-entry bookkeeping. Crafted as a woodcut by the talented Jost Amman, this piece beautifully captures the essence of an office interior from that time. The scene portrays a mid-sized room with an atmosphere of focus and responsibility. The bookkeeper, dressed in traditional attire complete with a hat, sits at his desk surrounded by journals and documents. With utmost precision, he meticulously records financial transactions using quill and ink on parchment paper. The woodcut technique adds depth and texture to the image, highlighting every detail - from the intricate patterns on the walls to the worn-out wooden desk. This print not only serves as a visual delight but also offers insight into historical accounting practices during this period. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork, we are transported into an era where meticulous record-keeping was essential for merchants' success. It reminds us of how far we have come in terms of finance and technology while paying homage to those who laid its foundation centuries ago.
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