De ce chef d'oeuvre de la nature, Admirez la barroque structure / Zie weer tot u vermaak dees nieuwe prent bereid: / Leer uit de schepsels hier des scheppers wonderheid 1833 - 1911

This print, "Admirez la barroque structure," was produced by Brepols & Dierckx in the Netherlands, showcasing a series of fantastical creatures. Its creation involved printmaking, a process deeply intertwined with social history. The material quality of the print, with its distinct texture and color palette, immediately draws attention to its production. Printmaking, especially when executed on a commercial scale, necessitates a division of labor. The application of color, the cutting of blocks, and the final printing would have involved a team of artisans. The charm of this piece resides not only in its imagery but also in the labor-intensive methods of its making. Each impression carries the weight of human touch, skilled hands, and the collaboration inherent in factory production. By emphasizing materiality, making, and social context, we appreciate the print not just as an image, but as a testament to human ingenuity and the intertwining of art, craft, and industry.