Bust of Johannes Gutenberg at Albertina, Vienna

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Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg, a German master blacksmith and goldsmith, revolutionized Europe with his innovative printing techniques around 1398-1468. By introducing mechanical movable type printing to the continent, he sparked the Printing Revolution, widely regarded as the most groundbreaking invention of the second millennium. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of the modern era, paving the way for the Renaissance, Reformation, Age of Enlightenment, and scientific revolution. Gutenberg's printing press laid the groundwork for a knowledge-based economy and made learning accessible to the masses. This model originates from Oliver Laric's 'threedscans' initiative, part of his ongoing project 'Versions,' which explores historical and contemporary image hierarchies. Each model created by Laric is free to download and use without copyright restrictions. If you utilize these models, kindly contact stw@myminifactory.com and notify contact@threedscans.com.