The spur maker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman

The spur maker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman

1-157-153 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

The 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 before shaping it on the anvil in the centre. On the workbench and hanging above him are spurs and stirrups of various designs.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Jost Amman, attributed to: Swiss, German: Artist, painter, printmaker, designer, engraver, etcher, woodcarver, draughtsman

Medium
  1. Woodcut

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Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3707x4724
File Size : 51,305kb


Aliases

  1. 002997
  1. 002997
  1. 0390003942
  1. 1-157-153
  1. 1157153
  1. 3942

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