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German musicians, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost AmmanGerman musicians, 16th century, (1870). A wood engraving of musicians playing on the violin and bass viol. A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance
The Clockmaker, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost AmmanThe 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)
The Weaver, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost AmmanThe 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)
A coopers workshop, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost AmmanA 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)
The Printers Workshop, 1568. Artist: Jost AmmanThe Printers Workshop, 1568. In the background compositors are sitting at the type cases setting up the text. In the foreground a printed sheet is being picked up to be placed on the pile
Flagellant, 16th century. Artist: Jost AmmanFlagellant, 16th century. Flagellants were members of a sect, known as the Brothers of the Cross, founded in c1260. They whipped themselves until blood ran in order to obtain Gods mercy
Pin and needle maker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost AmmanPin and needle maker, c1559-1591. A craftsman and two assistants busy in a workshop
The spur maker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost AmmanThe spur maker, c1559-1591. A craftsman talks to a customer while continuing to file a spur which is held in a vice. Behind him in his workshop a fire is burning in the furnace where he heats metal
Shoemaker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost AmmanShoemaker, 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
Sword maker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost AmmanSword 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
Armourer, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost AmmanArmourer, 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
Harquebusier or hand-gun maker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost AmmanHarquebusier 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
The Miner, 16th century. Artist: Jost AmmanThe Miner, 16th century. In the background a man is working at a rockface, while another wheels a trolley out of the mine
Knight Templar in travelling dress, (c1119) 16th century. Artist: Jost AmmanKnight 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
Knight of Malta from the order of St John of Jerusalem, 16th century. Artist: Jost AmmanKnight 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
The Druggists Shop, 1568. Artist: Jost AmmanThe 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)
Dice Makers Workshop, 16th century. Artist: Jost AmmanDice Makers Workshop, 16th century
Wire Worker, 16th century. Artist: Jost AmmanWire Worker, 16th century
The Clasp Makers Workshop, 16th century. Artist: Jost AmmanThe Clasp Makers Workshop, 16th century