Reproductie van een ontwerp van de Sint-Bavokerk in Lauwe, door L. Degeyne before 1893

This is a reproduction by Römmler & Jonas of a design of the Sint-Bavokerk in Lauwe, likely made with photolithography, a process involving photography and printing. The image, mass-produced using industrial techniques, shows the architect L. Degeyne’s design. Here, the making of the print involves technical expertise, a departure from traditional artistic media like painting or drawing. The precision achieved through photolithography captures every detail of the church’s architecture, highlighting its structure and form. Consider the social context: mass reproduction democratizes art, making architectural designs accessible beyond the elite. The material and process challenge traditional notions of art, blurring the lines between craft, industry, and artistic expression. The print invites us to think about the labor and technology involved in disseminating architectural ideas, thus moving beyond conventional boundaries of art history.