Standbeeld van Laurens Jansz. Coster 1801

This 1801 engraving by Daniël (I) Veelwaard depicts a proposed statue of Laurens Jansz. Coster, a figure credited with the invention of printing. The artwork is a detailed design for a monument, showing Coster standing on a pedestal, holding a book in his hand. The inscription on the pedestal reads, "This man, through his ingenious and truly admirable art, invented the wonderful and useful art of printing," reflecting the historical significance attributed to Coster. The image is a valuable historical document, providing insight into the design of a monument intended to honor a pivotal figure in the history of communication.