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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
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Bring history to life with our intricately detailed Media Storehouse jigsaw puzzles. Our latest addition, "BOOKKEEPER, 1585," transports you back in time to the world of a German merchant's bookkeeping office. This captivating puzzle, featuring the woodcut print "A German merchants bookkeeper performing double-entry bookkeeping" by Jost Amman from Granger Art on Demand, offers a unique blend of education and entertainment. With each piece you place, you'll uncover the intricacies of the 16th-century bookkeeping system. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone in search of a stimulating mental challenge, this jigsaw puzzle is sure to provide hours of enjoyable assembly.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 38x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 50.2cm x 38cm (19.8" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) 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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