Vijf gezichten op kasteel Duurstede 1875 - 1887

This print, Vijf gezichten op kasteel Duurstede, presents five views of Duurstede Castle and was created by Piet Schipperus. Look closely, and you'll see the image has been created through the graphic technique of lithography. A skilled artist draws an image with greasy crayons onto a flat stone. The stone is then treated so that ink adheres only to the drawn areas. When pressed against paper, a print emerges. The lithographic process allowed for relatively quick and inexpensive reproduction, making images accessible to a wider audience. The image shows different views of the castle, reflecting its historical and architectural evolution. There’s a lot of work in this image, both in the drawing, and printing. Schipperus was among those who democratized visual culture. He skillfully employed the lithographic process to capture Duurstede Castle, connecting craft and design within the social context of 19th century Netherlands.