Floris V wordt de plek getoond waar zich het lichaam van Willem II bevindt, 1282 1839 - 1841

This print was made by Johann Wilhelm Kaiser in the 19th century, using etching and engraving techniques. These are essentially linear processes, where the artist incises lines into a metal plate, which is then inked and printed. Look closely, and you’ll see a whole world of labor embedded in this image. Consider not only the artist’s effort, but also the depiction of physical work within the scene. One figure holds a shovel, presumably for the grim task of unearthing a body. The details in the knight’s armor, achieved through Kaiser’s meticulous engraving, speak volumes about the labor and skill required to produce such gear. In its time, printmaking was a relatively democratic medium, capable of wide distribution. This artwork would have brought historical narratives to a broad audience, sparking imaginations and shaping perceptions of the past. It underscores how craft and industry have always been intertwined, influencing both the production and the reception of art.