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Background imageJost Collection: Venus and Cupid, 1906. Creator: Jost Ammon

Venus and Cupid, 1906. Creator: Jost Ammon
Venus and Cupid, 1906. From " Chats on Old Prints", by Arthur Hayden. [T. Fisher Unwin, London, 1906]

Background imageJost Collection: For photomontage Futura. Gebrauchsgraphik

For photomontage Futura. Gebrauchsgraphik, vol. 6, No. 3, March, 1929, 1929. Private Collection

Background imageJost Collection: Judith, from Celebrated Women of the Old Testament, 1568-96. Creator: Jost Ammon

Judith, from Celebrated Women of the Old Testament, 1568-96. Creator: Jost Ammon
Judith, from Celebrated Women of the Old Testament, 1568-96

Background imageJost Collection: The Apotheosis of Emperor Maximilian II, 16th century. Creator: Jost Ammon

The Apotheosis of Emperor Maximilian II, 16th century. Creator: Jost Ammon
The Apotheosis of Emperor Maximilian II, 16th century

Background imageJost Collection: Wenzel Jamnitzer, 16th century. Creator: Jost Ammon

Wenzel Jamnitzer, 16th century. Creator: Jost Ammon
Wenzel Jamnitzer, 16th century

Background imageJost Collection: Allegory on Vanity. Creator: Unknown

Allegory on Vanity. Creator: Unknown
Allegory on Vanity

Background imageJost Collection: Judith and Holofernes, from Biblia, Frankfurt, 1564. Creator: Unknown

Judith and Holofernes, from Biblia, Frankfurt, 1564. Creator: Unknown
Judith and Holofernes, from Biblia, Frankfurt, 1564. After Jost Amman

Background imageJost Collection: Powder flask, c1580-1600, (1881). Creator: W Wise

Powder flask, c1580-1600, (1881). Creator: W Wise
Powder flask, c1580-1600, (1881). Etching of a gilt bronze powder flask in the shape of a section of antler, made in Germany, possibly Nuremberg or Augsburg, in the late 16th century

Background imageJost Collection: Drinker, 1581, (1943). Creator: Jost Amman

Drinker, 1581, (1943). Creator: Jost Amman
Drinker, 1581, (1943). Drawing in the Kupferstichkabinett, Staatlichen Museen, Berlin. From " Europaische Handzeichnungen", (Five Hundred Years of European Drawings), by Bernhard Degenhart

Background imageJost Collection: The wear and tear of a knight, 1565 (1849). Artist: Jost Ammon

The wear and tear of a knight, 1565 (1849). Artist: Jost Ammon
The wear and tear of a knight, 1565 (1849). From a fragment of an engraving on wood attributed to Jost Ammon, found in the collection of M Guenebault, Paris

Background imageJost Collection: The Druggists Shop, 1568. Artist: Jost Amman

The Druggists Shop, 1568. Artist: Jost Amman
The Druggists Shop, 1568. The druggist is grinding down ingredients with a pestle and mortar. Illustration by Jost Amman for his The Book of Trades. (Frankfurt am Main, 1568)

Background imageJost Collection: Woodcut by Jost Amman (1539-1591), (1927). Artist: Jost Amman

Woodcut by Jost Amman (1539-1591), (1927). Artist: Jost Amman
Woodcut by Jost Amman (1539-1591), 1927. From Old Furniture, Volume I. edited by Lieut.-Col. E. F. Strange, C.B.E. [Old Furniture Ltd. London, 1927]

Background imageJost Collection: Still Life, c1922, (1923). Artist: Joseph Jost

Still Life, c1922, (1923). Artist: Joseph Jost
Still Life, c1922, (1923). From The Studio Volume 84. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1923]

Background imageJost Collection: Hans Sachs, German meistersinger (mastersinger)

Hans Sachs, German meistersinger (mastersinger), poet, playwright and shoemaker, 1623. A print from Les Musiciens Celebres, Lucien Mazenod, Paris, 1948

Background imageJost Collection: Military trumpeter, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Military trumpeter, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Military trumpeter, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Flute and cornetto players, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Flute and cornetto players, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Flute and cornetto players, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: A guitarist, a lutenist and a trombone player, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

A guitarist, a lutenist and a trombone player, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
A guitarist, a lutenist and a trombone player, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: A violinist and two cellists, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

A violinist and two cellists, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
A violinist and two cellists, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: A German man of letters, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

A German man of letters, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
A German man of letters, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Barber, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Barber, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Barber, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Bookbinder, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Bookbinder, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Bookbinder, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Coppersmith, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Coppersmith, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Coppersmith, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Spur maker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Spur maker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Spur maker, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Coin maker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Coin maker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Coin maker, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Goldbeater, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Goldbeater, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Goldbeater, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Miner, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Miner, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Miner, 16th century (184). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Dentist, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Dentist, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Dentist, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Tailor, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Tailor, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Tailor, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Cobbler, 16th century (184). Artist: Jost Amman

Cobbler, 16th century (184). Artist: Jost Amman
Cobbler, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Wheelwright, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Wheelwright, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Wheelwright, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Cooper, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Cooper, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Cooper, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Carpenters, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Carpenters, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Carpenters, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Dyer, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Dyer, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Dyer, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Bell and cannon caster, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Bell and cannon caster, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Bell and cannon caster, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Armourer, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Armourer, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Armourer, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Arquebusier, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Arquebusier, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Arquebusier, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Wire worker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Wire worker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Wire worker, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Sword maker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Sword maker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Sword maker, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Fisherman, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Fisherman, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Fisherman, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Physician, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Physician, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Physician, 16th century, (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Painter, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Painter, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Painter, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Painter of popular pictures, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Painter of popular pictures, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Painter of popular pictures, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Illuminator, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Illuminator, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Illuminator, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Wood engraver, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Wood engraver, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Wood engraver, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Draughtsman, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Draughtsman, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Draughtsman, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Paper maker, 16th century, (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Paper maker, 16th century, (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Paper-maker, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Hatter, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Hatter, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Hatter, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Clockmaker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Clockmaker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Clockmaker, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Weaver, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Weaver, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Weaver, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: The manufacture of oil, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

The manufacture of oil, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
The manufacture of oil, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Thimble makers, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Thimble makers, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Thimble makers, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Clasp-maker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Clasp-maker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Clasp-maker, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Tinman, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Tinman, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Tinman, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Druggist, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Druggist, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Druggist, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 16th century engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, Volume I (Paris, 1849)

Background imageJost Collection: Brewer, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Brewer, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Brewer, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 16th century engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, Volume I (Paris, 1849)

Background imageJost Collection: Winemaker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Winemaker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Winemaker, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 16th century engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, Volume I (Paris, 1849)

Background imageJost Collection: Poultry supplier, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Poultry supplier, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Poultry supplier, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 16th century engraving

Background imageJost Collection: Miller, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Miller, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Miller, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 16th century engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, Volume I (Paris, 1849)

Background imageJost Collection: Butcher, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Butcher, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Butcher, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 16th century engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, Volume I (Paris, 1849)

Background imageJost Collection: Baker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Baker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Baker, 16th century, (1849). A 19th century version of an original 16th century engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, Volume I (Paris, 1849)

Background imageJost Collection: German falconer, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

German falconer, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
German falconer, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 16th century manuscript illustration in De Omnibus Illiberalibus Siue Mechanicis Artibus... by Hartmann Schopper

Background imageJost Collection: German huntsman, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

German huntsman, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
German huntsman, 16th century (1849). From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, Volume I (Paris, 1849)

Background imageJost Collection: Sculptor, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Sculptor, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Sculptor, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: The cook, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

The cook, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
The cook, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 16th century engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, Volume I (Paris, 1849)

Background imageJost Collection: Basin maker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Basin maker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Basin maker, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Background imageJost Collection: German book manufacture in the 16th century, (1903)

German book manufacture in the 16th century, (1903). The workshops of a paper maker, a printer, and a bookbinder

Background imageJost Collection: Printing Workshop, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost Amman

Printing Workshop, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost Amman
Printing Workshop, 16th century, (1870). An engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Background imageJost Collection: Bookbinders, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost Amman

Bookbinders, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost Amman
Bookbinders, 16th century, (1870). An engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Background imageJost Collection: The Paper Maker, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost Amman

The Paper Maker, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost Amman
The Paper Maker, 16th century, (1870). An engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Background imageJost Collection: German musicians, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost Amman

German musicians, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost Amman
German musicians, 16th century, (1870). A wood engraving of musicians playing on the violin and bass viol

Background imageJost Collection: The Clockmaker, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost Amman

The Clockmaker, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost Amman
The Clockmaker, 16th century, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Background imageJost Collection: The Weaver, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost Amman

The Weaver, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost Amman
The Weaver, 16th century, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Background imageJost Collection: A coopers workshop, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost Amman

A coopers workshop, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost Amman
A coopers workshop, 16th century, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Background imageJost Collection: The Printers Workshop, 1568. Artist: Jost Amman

The Printers Workshop, 1568. Artist: Jost Amman
The Printers Workshop, 1568. In the background compositors are sitting at the type cases setting up the text

Background imageJost Collection: Flagellant, 16th century. Artist: Jost Amman

Flagellant, 16th century. Artist: Jost Amman
Flagellant, 16th century. Flagellants were members of a sect, known as the Brothers of the Cross, founded in c1260

Background imageJost Collection: Pin and needle maker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman

Pin and needle maker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman
Pin and needle maker, c1559-1591. A craftsman and two assistants busy in a workshop

Background imageJost Collection: The spur maker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman

The spur maker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman
The spur maker, c1559-1591. A craftsman talks to a customer while continuing to file a spur which is held in a vice

Background imageJost Collection: Shoemaker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman

Shoemaker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman
Shoemaker, c1559-1591. A master craftsman serves a female customer at his shop window, while his two assistants sew shoes from pieces of leather their master has cut out on his workbench

Background imageJost Collection: Sword maker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman

Sword maker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman
Sword maker, c1559-1591. A craftsman at his workbench holds an item in a vice while he works on it with a file. Around him are daggers and swords he has made

Background imageJost Collection: Armourer, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman

Armourer, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman
Armourer, c1559-1591. An armourer in his workshop using a hammer to shape a piece of armour. On display in front of his shop are items he has made, including a full suit of armour

Background imageJost Collection: Harquebusier or hand-gun maker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman

Harquebusier or hand-gun maker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman
Harquebusier or hand-gun maker, c1559-1591. The first gun to be fired from the shoulder, the harquebus was invented in Spain in the mid 15th century

Background imageJost Collection: The Miner, 16th century. Artist: Jost Amman

The Miner, 16th century. Artist: Jost Amman
The Miner, 16th century. In the background a man is working at a rockface, while another wheels a trolley out of the mine

Background imageJost Collection: Knight Templar in travelling dress, (c1119) 16th century. Artist: Jost Amman

Knight Templar in travelling dress, (c1119) 16th century. Artist: Jost Amman
Knight Templar in travelling dress, 16th century. Poor Knights of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon, founded c1119 to protect pilgrims from maruading Muslims. Order Suppressed by Clement V in 1312

Background imageJost Collection: Knight of Malta from the order of St John of Jerusalem, 16th century. Artist: Jost Amman

Knight of Malta from the order of St John of Jerusalem, 16th century. Artist: Jost Amman
Knight of Malta from the order of St John of Jerusalem, 16th century. Dedicated to fighting infidel and treating sick and wounded. Woodcut by Jost Amman



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