Jacoba van Beieren ontvangt prijzen na het schieten op de papegaai te Goes, ca. 1430 1846

Johann Wilhelm Kaiser created this engraving of Jacoba van Beieren in the mid-19th century, likely using a steel plate. Engraving is an intaglio process, meaning the image is cut into a surface, here a metal plate, and the incised lines hold the ink. Kaiser would have used a tool called a burin to manually carve the design, requiring considerable skill and time. The fine lines and details suggest his mastery of the technique, especially when rendering textures of cloth and foliage. The image depicts Jacoba receiving prizes after participating in a shooting competition, reflecting both the material culture of the 15th century and the 19th century's fascination with historical narratives. Engraving, with its capacity for detailed reproduction, served to disseminate such narratives widely, playing a crucial role in shaping popular understanding of history. Considering Kaiser's skilled application, we can understand the cultural value of this print, as it combines artistry with a meticulous craft.