Omslag met serie monumenten te Maastricht 1857

This cover with a series of monuments in Maastricht was made by Alexander Schaepkens. The cover is dominated by a subdued palette, its paper aged to a parchment hue. The title, presented in neatly arranged typography, becomes a study in form, where each letter is a structural element contributing to the overall design. The careful arrangement and choice of font evokes a sense of classical order, reflective of the monuments it represents. The subdued aesthetic creates a quiet invitation, suggesting the weight of history and the passage of time. The cover functions as a threshold, framing how we perceive and understand its contents. It challenges fixed meanings and engages with ways of thinking about representation.