De 14 statien van onzen heer Jesus-Christus / Les 14 stations de notre seigneur Jesus-Christ 1833 - 1900

This print, made by Glenisson & Van Genechten, depicts the Stations of the Cross. It's made using a process called wood engraving. The image is carved into a block of wood, inked, and then printed onto paper. The texture of the paper itself is significant here. It's a relatively inexpensive material, suggesting that this print was made for wide distribution, possibly to be used as a devotional aid. The lines are crisp and clear because it was carved, which requires skill and precision. The images are hand-colored, and the quality of this coloring reflects the means of production. Perhaps it was a team of workers who were each responsible for coloring a batch of prints. The repetitive nature of this work highlights the relationship between art and labor, raising questions about the value we place on different kinds of making. Ultimately, this print reminds us that even seemingly simple objects can reveal complex stories about culture, skill, and the economics of image production.