Hier siet gy af-gebeeld / ô jeugd / 't Apostels leven / Door Lucas voor-gesteld / En in de handeling beschreven 1770 - 1794

This print, made by Erven Hendrik van der Putte, presents a series of images in a grid-like structure, each depicting scenes from the lives of the Apostles as told by Luke. The composition is dominated by the arrangement of these small, framed vignettes, creating a sense of order. The stark contrast of line engravings on the page offers a graphic intensity. The use of the grid is itself significant. It imposes a structure, a framework through which we understand the narratives. Each scene is a discrete unit, but the arrangement invites us to compare, contrast, and find connections. This format challenges the traditional continuous narrative, breaking it into segments and rearranging how we perceive the apostle's journey. The rigorous organization destabilizes fixed meanings. It asks us to consider the relationship between the individual stories and the overall message. The artist prompts a deeper engagement with the material and encourages a re-evaluation of how stories are told.