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Aldus Pius Manutius (1449-1515). Italian humanist. Engraving
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Aldus Pius Manutius (1449-1515). Italian humanist. Engraving
Aldus Pius Manutius (1449-1515). Italian humanist. Engraving by Yenetta. Grolier (seated) with Aldus Manutius. El Mundo Ilustrado, 1880. Colored engraving
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Elder Humanist Pius Press Printer Printing Publisher Renaissance Venice Viscount Workshop 15th Aldo
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In this colored engraving, we find Aldus Pius Manutius (1449-1515), the renowned Italian humanist and pioneering publisher, seated at his desk in his workshop. Surrounded by the trappings of the burgeoning print industry, Manutius is engrossed in his work, his quill poised above a parchment as he meticulously checks the proofs of a new publication. The image, created by the skilled hand of engraver Yenetta, captures the essence of the intellectual and cultural ferment of the European Renaissance. Manutius, dressed in the robes of a scholar, is flanked by his esteemed collaborator, Jean Grolier (or Grolier de Servieres), who stands attentively behind him, ready to offer assistance or advice. Manutius' groundbreaking Aldine Press, established in Venice in 1494, revolutionized the world of printing and publishing. He is credited with introducing the octavo format, which allowed for smaller, more portable books, making knowledge more accessible to a wider audience. Manutius' commitment to the dissemination of classical texts and the promotion of humanist ideals earned him the title "The Elder Aldus." This evocative engraving, published in the esteemed Spanish illustrated magazine El Mundo Ilustrado in 1880, offers a glimpse into the world of a man who played a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual landscape of Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries. The intricately detailed image, with its rich colors and meticulous attention to detail, serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Aldus Manutius and the transformative impact of the printing press on the world of ideas.
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