Gezicht op buitenplaats Frankendael en een gezicht op de Maliebaan 1725 - 1768

This print, "Gezicht op buitenplaats Frankendael en een gezicht op de Maliebaan," was made anonymously using etching. This intaglio process involves covering a metal plate with a waxy ground, then scratching an image into the ground, and finally, submerging it in acid. The acid bites into the exposed metal, leaving behind lines that will hold ink. The material of paper and the processes used to create the image have a significant impact on its appearance. The etching technique allows for fine, detailed lines, which give the print a delicate, almost ephemeral quality. The final print suggests a social hierarchy, evident in the depiction of leisurely figures strolling along the Maliebaan. The artist’s labor-intensive work, producing multiple copies for distribution, reflects the wider dynamics of production and consumption. This print serves as a reminder that even seemingly straightforward images are the result of skilled making, and embedded within networks of labor, social class, and consumption.