Peter Quentel

Peter Quentel was a 16th-century printer, publisher, and designer whose career is documented primarily through his activity around the year 1529. Operating in the early Renaissance period, Quentel specialized in the production of influential pattern books and printed texts, representing an important chapter in early typographic arts.

The majority of Quentel’s recorded output consists of specialized books and publications. Fifteen books are currently represented in institutional databases, confirming his significance as a historical figure in printing technology. His most notable attributed work is the volume Eyn New Kunstlichboich, a crucial example of early printed design that often included complex illustrative pages. Specific elements from this text, such as "Page 10r, from Eyn New Kunstlichboich" and "Page 11v, from Eyn New Kunstlichboich," are preserved in collections.

The historical value of Quentel’s work is established by its inclusion in major global repositories, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These rare Peter Quentel prints and publications continue to serve as scholarly references. Although these texts were produced centuries ago, the archival quality of the original printing ensures they remain valuable museum-quality documents today. Much of this historical material is now available for study as downloadable artwork, often residing in the public domain.