#gutenbergbible

Absolutely amazing to see The Gutenberg Bible up close, all the attention to detail in the fonts and beautiful colored artwork inscribed on the pages.-2022 The Bible, produced by Johann Gutenberg (ca. 1397–1468), is considered the first substantial book printed in Europe. Gutenberg's Bible was issued in an edition of approximately 175 copies. Only 48 of them survive today, including 12 on prepared animal skin known as vellum, such as the one seen here. The book's large format suggests that it was intended for institutional rather than personal use, and that it belonged to a wealthy monastery or church.-Caption (The Huntington Library) #gutenberg #gutenbergbible #bible #bookstagram #book #historical #huntingtonlibrary #artwork #beautiful #printing #vellumpaper (at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZfebIyvBID/?utm_medium=tumblr

Absolutely amazing to see The Gutenberg Bible up close, all the attention to detail in the fonts and beautiful colored artwork inscribed on the pages.-2022 The Bible, produced by Johann Gutenberg (ca. 1397–1468), is considered the first substantial book printed in Europe. Gutenberg's Bible was issued in an edition of approximately 175 copies. Only 48 of them survive today, including 12 on prepared animal skin known as vellum, such as the one seen here. The book's large format suggests that it was intended for institutional rather than personal use, and that it belonged to a wealthy monastery or church.-Caption (The Huntington Library) #gutenberg #gutenbergbible #bible #bookstagram #book #historical #huntingtonlibrary #artwork #beautiful #printing #vellumpaper (at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZfeVyeP_LZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

Absolutely amazing to see The Gutenberg Bible up close, all the attention to detail in the fonts and beautiful colored artwork inscribed on the pages.-2022 The Bible, produced by Johann Gutenberg (ca. 1397–1468), is considered the first substantial book printed in Europe. Gutenberg's Bible was issued in an edition of approximately 175 copies. Only 48 of them survive today, including 12 on prepared animal skin known as vellum, such as the one seen here. The book's large format suggests that it was intended for institutional rather than personal use, and that it belonged to a wealthy monastery or church.-Caption (The Huntington Library) #gutenberg #gutenbergbible #bible #bookstagram #book #historical #huntingtonlibrary #artwork #beautiful #printing #vellumpaper (at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZfdgF5PzvS/?utm_medium=tumblr

Sunday was #austinmuseumday and today I decided to spend the day visiting the museums and galleries at @utaustintx. My first stop was @ransomcenter. And guess what, it was my first time visiting here. I got to see the #gutenbergbible and other notable collections. Basically, this place is a archival sanctuary for printmakers. I was quick to fall in love with this museum and will be returning soon. #austinmuseumday2019 #austintx #atx #austinmuseums (at Harry Ransom Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2vIGWOllUm/?igshid=e75llys8dygx

We're in rainy NYC today to see the J.R.R. Tolkien exhibit at the Morgan Library & Museum. The library is home to a ton of permanent exhibits, rare art and books. This piece is a little bit outside our usual realm of nerdity, but we couldn't resist sharing it: a Gutenberg Bible - one of the earliest books ever printed using mass-produced movable metal type. Wow. #books #rarebooks #vintagebooks #gutenbergbible (at The Morgan Library & Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxF0ZvhFg_8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=m4xdwed71csu

Mind blown at the Morgan. #newyork #booksellerlife #gutenbergbible (at The Morgan Library & Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/BurvNHGgQUu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8uzfz5dnycfl

It was great visiting a #GutenbergBible #Bible in #Austin #TX #history #worldhistory #religion #photos #johanngutenberg (at Harry Ransom Center)