Home > Arts > Artists > A > Jost Amman
The Brickmaker (engraving)
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Fine Art Finder
The Brickmaker (engraving)
3646670 The Brickmaker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brickmaker. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg Hirth (Leipzig and Munchen, 1881-90). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22722022
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Bricks Building Materials Employment Jobs Making Occupations Professions Trades Wokrker Brickworks Laborer Labourer Swissman Tradesman Tradesmen
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Artists
> A
> Jost Amman
> Arts
> Street art graffiti
> Digital art
> Digital paintings
> Europe
> Germany
> Munich (Munchen)
> Europe
> Germany
> Related Images
> Europe
> Related Images
> Europe
> Switzerland
> Posters
> Europe
> Switzerland
> Related Images
> Fine Art Finder
> Artists
> Jost (after) Amman
The Brickmaker - A Glimpse into 16th Century Swiss Manufacturing
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print showcases an engraving titled "The Brickmaker" by Jost Amman, a renowned German artist from the 16th century. The image offers a fascinating insight into the world of brickmaking during this historical period. Intricately detailed and digitally cleaned, the engraving depicts a group of hardworking individuals engaged in the laborious process of manufacturing bricks. With focused determination, they toil away at their craft, shaping clay into rectangular blocks that would later be used for construction purposes. This snapshot from history not only highlights the importance of brickmaking as an essential trade but also sheds light on the broader context of European industry and craftsmanship during this era. It serves as a reminder of how vital building materials like bricks played a significant role in shaping cities and structures across Germany and Switzerland. With its rich cultural significance, this artwork is part of Georg Hirth's Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten (Cultural History Picture Book from Three Centuries), published between 1881-1890. Its inclusion in this collection underscores its value as both an artistic representation and a historical document. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing scene captured by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the dedication and skill required to create these fundamental building blocks that have stood the test of time.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
