Reproductie van het schilderij Het mirakel van de gebroken zeef, meerkleurig before 1894

Librairies-Imprimeries Réunies created this multicolor reproduction of "The Miracle of the Broken Sieve." The image comes from a book, and the printing process gives it a character all its own. The method used to create the reproduction influences the way we see the artwork, with each color likely applied in layers using separate printing plates. The material qualities inherent in printmaking - the texture of the paper, the layering of inks - give the image a unique visual presence. This approach reflects the history of creative practices and aesthetics, showing the relationship between craft and fine arts through printmaking. The work involved in production, tied to wider social issues of labor, politics, and consumption, gives the image cultural significance. Considering the materials, making, and context is important to understand the full meaning of the artwork, while challenging distinctions between fine art and craft.