Consistoriekamer van de Grote Kerk in Breda 1867 - 1874

Jan Mesker created this print, Consistoriekamer van de Grote Kerk in Breda, using traditional printmaking techniques. The print's creation involves transferring an image from a prepared surface onto paper, allowing for multiples. The linear quality and fine details captured in the image are influenced by the incised lines and the pressure applied during printing. The texture of the paper onto which the image is printed also influences the final appearance of the artwork. The act of printmaking itself— a craft deeply intertwined with the history of mass production— imbues this artwork with social significance. Each print requires labor, skill, and a degree of standardization, reflecting the socio-economic conditions of its time. Considering materials, making, and context is vital to truly understanding an artwork, challenging assumptions about the divide between high art and craft.