Gutenberg shows a printed page - Free coloring page of book printing

In this coloring page, you see a scene from the time of the invention of the printing press. It impressively shows what the first printed pages looked like and is ideal for being creative both offline and online. The image is available for you to download for free and you can easily secure it. Download the coloring page now and try out how much fun it is to color the motif – either traditionally with pencils or directly online!

The coloring picture of Gutenberg and the printed page

• The image shows a scene from the time of the printing press.
• You can download the image for free.
• The coloring page is available in high quality as a JPG file.
• It is particularly well-suited for printing and coloring.
• You also have the option to color the image online.

The significance of the printed page in history

The invention of the printing press revolutionized the way knowledge was disseminated. In the 15th century, when Johannes Gutenberg developed his printing technique, reading and writing was still a privilege for many people. The printed pages made it possible to produce books in larger quantities and at lower prices. This made texts accessible to a wider audience. The depiction of the printing presses and the writers in our coloring picture reflects the great significance of this time. Every detail in the scene tells of the challenges and triumphs that accompanied this groundbreaking invention. Additionally, there were many innovative techniques that allowed for refining and perfecting the printing process. These developments led to a booming book market and laid the foundation for today's publishing industry. If you want to learn more about the exciting time of the emergence of the printing press, check out our other coloring pages on this topic, such as the interaction between inventors and their techniques. More coloring pages about the emergence of the printing press are waiting to be discovered by you.

Coloring the motif: Colors and creative design

The coloring page depicts a scene combining a historical printing press with writers and printers. Monochromatic tones like brown, black, and gray are typical for this type of motif, combined with vibrant colors to bring the environment to life. For example, you can use wood and gold tones to depict the printing press. The image is not only available to you for free, but you can also download it as a JPG file. Just print it out or color it directly online. Get the coloring page and bring the time of printing to life in bright colors!