Herdenkingsprent ter nagedachtenis van C. G. Visscher, 1787 1787

This commemorative print for C.G. Visscher was made in 1787 by Leonard Jozef Ferrier. The printmaking process holds immense significance here. Notice the engraved lines, their fineness a testament to the artisan's skill. The marks were created by cutting lines into a metal plate, inking the surface, and then transferring the image onto paper under great pressure. Such prints were essential to the circulation of knowledge and commemoration in the 18th century. They served as a relatively affordable means of disseminating images and information to a wider audience. Consider the labor involved: the drafting, the engraving, the printing – each step demanding precision and care. This print commemorates Visscher's life and service. Through skilled artisanship, a tribute to his contributions was made accessible beyond an exclusive elite. The very materiality of the print, its production and availability, speaks to broader social dynamics of labor, remembrance, and the democratization of information.