Tekstblad met opdracht aan C. de Jonge van Ellemeet voor de serie van gezichten op de buitenplaats Duinrell 1675 - 1711

This is a title page, likely from the 18th century, rendered in ink on paper. Its meticulous calligraphy elevates what would otherwise be a mundane piece of printed ephemera into a work of art. Consider the labor involved in its production. Each letter, with its delicate serifs and flourishes, has been carefully drawn by hand, suggesting a significant investment of time and skill. The contrast between the precision of the lettering and the humble nature of the paper it is on highlights a tension between the desire for refinement, and the realities of production. The text itself is a dedication to C. de Jonge van Ellemeet, offered by Petrus Schenk. This act of patronage reveals much about the social context in which the object was made, emphasizing the relationship between artist and patron. In a way, this title page makes us think about the social and economic relations that underpin all forms of artmaking. It reminds us that even the simplest of objects carry within them the traces of human effort, and human relationships.