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Destruction of Peter Schoffer's printing workshop during the attack on Mainz by the soldiers of Adolph II of Nassau, 1462 (engraving)
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Destruction of Peter Schoffer's printing workshop during the attack on Mainz by the soldiers of Adolph II of Nassau, 1462 (engraving)
3647336 Destruction of Peter Schoffer's printing workshop during the attack on Mainz by the soldiers of Adolph II of Nassau, 1462 (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Peter Schoffer's printing workshop during the attack on Mainz by the soldiers of Adolph II of Nassau, 1462. Illustration for Weltgeschichte Fur Das Volk by Otto von Corvin and Wilhelm Held (Verlag und Druck von Otto Spamer, 1880). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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This engraving, titled "Destruction of Peter Schoffer's printing workshop during the attack on Mainz by the soldiers of Adolph II of Nassau, 1462" takes us back to a tumultuous moment in history. Created by Hermann Vogel in the late 19th century, this image depicts a scene filled with chaos and destruction. In the heart of medieval Germany, we witness the devastating consequences of war as Peter Schoffer's printing workshop falls victim to an assault led by Adolph II of Nassau's soldiers. The black and white tones add an eerie atmosphere to this historical depiction. The engraving showcases not only violence but also highlights the significance of Schoffer's workshop. As one can imagine, it was a place where knowledge flourished through printed materials. However, in this tragic event from 1462, that very symbol of enlightenment is reduced to ruins. Vogel masterfully captures the intensity and desperation felt during such attacks in his artwork. The level of detail allows us to glimpse into this specific moment in time when lives were lost and precious works destroyed. This print serves as a reminder that even amidst progress and innovation, human conflict can bring devastation upon those who seek knowledge and understanding. It stands as a testament to both our capacity for creation and our vulnerability to destruction – a powerful reflection on history itself.
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