In menig beeld vertoont u deze plaat, / Hoe 't Hollandsch hart voor land en koning slaat 1832 - 1850

This print, made by Erve Wijsmuller, uses a relatively simple process to create a powerful message. It's an engraving, meaning the image was incised into a metal plate, inked, and then pressed onto paper. Look closely, and you can see the crisp lines that define the scenes of Dutch patriotism. The material itself—paper and ink—is humble, but the process allows for mass production. This was crucial for disseminating political ideas widely. Engravings like this one were often made in multiples, because the relatively easily reproduced images could reach a broad audience, regardless of social class. The work involved wasn't necessarily in the creation of one print, but rather in preparing the metal plate and pulling numerous prints from it. This reflects a shift towards industrialized image-making, and the way images could be mobilized to shape public sentiment. Ultimately, this print reminds us that even seemingly simple materials and processes can carry significant social and political weight, blurring the lines between art, craft, and propaganda.