Artisans at work - 13 woodcut engravings

by Jost Amman (1539 – 1591)

26 high resolution images: two curated versions with different font styles in the same package!

The collage presented here shows the 13 woodcuts and the two different font styles on the same image instead of the separated versions you'll find in the curated set.

A curated selection of woodcut engravings depicting workshops and traditional trades, created after designs by Jost Amman in the second half of the 16th century.

These scenes offer a detailed and lively view of early modern craftsmanship, portraying artisans at work in their daily environments — surrounded by tools, materials, and gestures that defined their professions.

Why this set exists

Images of historical craftsmanship often appear either as isolated illustrations or as purely academic material.

This set brings together a coherent group of workshop scenes that highlight the continuity between past and present manual knowledge — reminding us that many trades, tools, and working attitudes have changed far less than we imagine.

Contemporary relevance

Although created in the 16th century, these engravings still resonate today.

The clock maker, the gunsmith, the tailor, the printer, or the metalworker depicted here embody a work ethic and a relationship with tools that remain immediately recognizable to modern artisans.

Seen today, these images function not only as historical documents, but also as visual affirmations of craft identity.

Why this set exists

This collection brings together original illustrations, engravings, and printed imagery from the 16th, 17th centuries, sourced from rare books.

Each set focuses on a precise theme, period, or visual language, offering not a random accumulation of images, but a coherent historical chapter — carefully restored and prepared for contemporary editorial, academic, and creative use.

Two curated versions with different font styles in the same package!

with decoration titles in Fraktur-script according to some versions found in old books,

with a contemporary artful font to enhance and balance the modernity of the clean and detailed images created by Amman.

Who this set is for

Ideal for:

– Artisans and craft professionals

– Workshops and studios

– Design and craft schools

– Editorial and cultural publications

– Museums and heritage spaces

– Interior decoration with historical character

A visual tribute to craftsmanship — where work, skill, and identity were inseparable.

13+13 high resolution digital workshop woodcuts with 2 different font styles, 26 images – ZIP file of 130 MB



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