Het gezigte van Ezechiel, by de riviere Chebar. En eenige afbeeldingen der gezigten van Joannis, in het eiland Patmos 1761 - 1804

This detailed print, 'Het gezigte van Ezechiel,' was made by Erven de Weduwe Jacobus van Egmont. It is an engraving, a process involving meticulous carving into a metal plate, inking the recessed lines, and pressing it onto paper. The linear precision speaks to the engraver's skill and the labour-intensive process. Each mark results from deliberate action. The act of engraving, with its roots in craft, gives the print its distinct visual character. The stark contrast between the ink and paper creates a dramatic effect. The print, with its combination of text and image, would have been produced for mass consumption. It reflects a growing market for printed materials. This artwork blurs boundaries between fine art and commercial craft. It is a testament to the engraver's skill and the cultural significance of printmaking during this period.