Grafkapel van de familie Rostaing 1629 - 1654

This print by Jaspar de Isaac, depicts the Rostaing family chapel, likely made around 1640 using etching or engraving. The print meticulously captures the textures and forms of the chapel's architecture and sculptural elements. Note how the lines create a sense of depth, suggesting the weight and presence of the stone figures, from the kneeling family members to the muscular figures supporting the structure, all the way through to the cherubic sculptures at the top. Consider the social context here: Isaac’s skillful lines and careful planning would have demanded time and expertise. The cost of a family chapel, together with the labor required to erect it, speaks to the wealth and status of the Rostaing family, who are memorialized here. A chapel such as this would have required a significant amount of skilled labor. This print, like the chapel it represents, becomes a document of class and power, as well as a testament to the enduring significance of materials and making.