Typesetter in press. Detail of plate 1 for article
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Typesetter in press. Detail of plate 1 for article
" Typesetter in press. Detail of plate 1 for article " Imprimerie in Lettres" of the Encyclopedia, " Dictionnaire Raisonn頤 es Sciences des Arts et M鴩 ers" or " Encyclopedie". Directed by Diderot and d Alembert. 1751-1772, Paris. Engraving. SPAIN. Barcelona. Barcelona University Library."
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This engraving depicts a typesetter at work in the press room of an 18th-century French encyclopedia, specifically for the article "Imprimerie en Lettres" or "Printing in Letters" in the "Encyclopédie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonné des Sciences, des Arts et des Métiers," directed by Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert. The intricately detailed image, plate 1 of the article, was produced between 1751 and 1772 in Paris. The typesetter is seen meticulously arranging letters on a composing stick, a common tool used in the process of typesetting. The letters are then transferred to the printing plate, which is carefully positioned in the press. The press, a large, wooden machine with a screw mechanism, is used to apply pressure to the inked plate, transferring the ink onto a sheet of paper. The paper is then removed, leaving a beautifully printed page. This engraving is a testament to the painstaking process of producing knowledge during the Age of Enlightenment. The Encyclopédie was a groundbreaking project that aimed to document all known human knowledge at the time, and this image provides a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes work that went into creating the printed pages. This rare and exquisite engraving is part of the extensive collection of the Barcelona University Library in Spain. It serves as a reminder of the rich history of print culture and the importance of knowledge dissemination during the Enlightenment period.
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