Een woord van Ernst en Liefde, bij de vestiging van het Aartsbisdom en andere bisschopszetels in Nederland 1853

This title page, 'Een woord van Ernst en Liefde', was printed in Amsterdam in 1853 by G.M.P. Londonck, likely using movable type. The design's impact stems from the contrast between the crisp typography and the delicate border ornamentation. Each letter, each flourish, meticulously placed by hand, speaks to the labor involved. In the 19th century, printing was a crucial element of mass communication, enabling the widespread dissemination of ideas and information. This particular publication addresses the establishment of the Archdiocese and other bishoprics in the Netherlands, a significant event for the Catholic community. By understanding the technologies of print, we can better appreciate how information and ideas circulated, and consider the social context in which publications like this one played a vital role. Materiality matters because the method of production here reflects a moment in which handcraft and industrialization converged.