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Johannes Gutenberg (1398-1468) was a German goldsmith and printer in Strassbourg, Germany. He is credited with developed a method for making metal type for printing, hence he is often referred to as the inventor of the printing press and movable type. He is perhaps best known for his printing of what is known as the Gutenberg Bible in 1455. His accomplishment was developing the technique and making it available. Gutenberg (left in the group of three) stands here with his wealthy business partner, Johann Fust (far right), and his assistant, Peter Schoeffer (between the two), gazing at the triumph of their labors, the first printed sheet, the first 'proof' as it is called. Another work stands by the printing press at far left.This illustration dates to 1917.

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UMG25A01_124

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Droits gérés

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51,8Mo (5,4Mo) / 42,9cm x 30,2cm / 5072 x 3567 (300dpi)

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16th century Johannes Gutenberg first proof of printing press Johann Fust Peter Schoeffer Gutenberg and printing press Gutenberg and Fust Gutenberg and Schoeffer Gutenberg Bible first printing press invention of steel type steel type invention of movable type movable type history of Strassbourg in Germany first proof printing press invention of printing history of printing 1500s 16th century