Reproductie van het tweede deel van de prentreeks De Triomf van Christus naar Joos Lambrecht 1857 - 1875

Curator: This is a reproduction of the second part of "The Triumph of Christ" series, originally by Joos Lambrecht. This particular print, an etching combined with lithography, was created sometime between 1857 and 1875 by Simonau & Toovey. Editor: Right, a solemn procession… lots of rich detailing here. Feels almost like peeking into a historical tapestry. What's grabbing me are all those faces – they feel intensely individual, almost cinematic. Curator: Cinematic is a perfect way to describe it. There's a real effort to capture individuality, despite it being a reproduction of an earlier work, retaining a medieval flavor. Editor: The medieval part definitely comes through – the lines, especially, have a sharpness that calls back to earlier printmaking traditions. Are we meant to understand what they’re processing, like are those their spoils of conquest? Curator: Exactly, it represents a narrative element very common in historical depictions. As a triumph, we can surmise it’s Christ in procession—however, the lack of clear symbols makes it harder to discern directly; it’s about atmosphere. Editor: Makes you consider how differently triumph was understood then. You know, it’s heavy, dense with bodies. This sea of faces – what sort of cultural assumptions can be identified here, when viewed as a reproduction within a much later era? Curator: Absolutely. These are precisely the layers this etching invites us to peel back. By the mid-19th century, there’s this fascination, this reimagining of the medieval as authentic. So, this piece straddles both original intention, and revival. It asks us to consider the staying power and transformation of such symbols over time. Editor: Like echoes through history. I can't help feeling that these details serve a purpose, preserving the cultural memory, as much as glorifying conquest. Curator: Indeed! What really sticks with me is how it encapsulates not only an event but also a changing perception and reflection of historical awareness. Editor: Ultimately, maybe it's that very tension – that blend of devotion, narrative, and artistry– that renders this image perpetually absorbing, and makes me feel connected to the medieval past.