En mand der trøster sin kone, en af tre tondovingnetter 1792

Gerhard Ludvig Lahde made this print, "A man consoling his wife," using engraving, a process with a deep history. The artist would have used a tool called a burin to carve lines directly into a metal plate, likely copper. The fineness of the lines speaks to Lahde's skill. Notice how they create delicate shading and texture. This wasn't just about artistic expression; it was a craft, demanding precision and control. The image itself, a moment of domestic intimacy, gains resonance when we consider the labor involved in its production. Each line represents a deliberate action, a physical engagement with the material. By appreciating the making, the history of engraving, and the artist's hand, we move beyond simply viewing the image. We engage with the print as a cultural object, one that reflects both personal expression and a wider social context of craft and production.