Bruiloft van Doris en Roosje / Mariage de Théodore et Rose 1833 - 1856

This illustrated print titled "Bruiloft van Doris en Roosje" by Glenisson & Van Genechten uses simple lines and blocks of color to narrate a wedding. The printmaking process itself—likely a woodcut or engraving, then hand-colored—is key to understanding the artwork. The clean lines and flat colors were economical, making the story accessible to a wide audience. The limited color palette and repetitive figures point to the social context of mass production and consumption. These processes also allowed for the easy distribution of moral tales and social customs, reflective of a burgeoning print culture and capitalist system. The comic strip style and sequential panels speak to the growing literacy and demand for affordable visual storytelling. Consider how the materials and production methods shape the narrative and reflect the changing social landscape of the time. This isn't just an illustration; it's a cultural artifact deeply embedded in the processes of its making.