Apostel Paulus heeft een visioen van een Macedonische man 1697

This print, Apostle Paul Has a Vision of a Macedonian Man, was made with metal, likely copper, by an anonymous artist. The process used was engraving, where the artist carves lines into the metal plate; these lines then hold ink, which is transferred to paper under pressure. Look closely, and you can see how the relatively slow and painstaking method of engraving determines the overall look of the print. Notice the fine, parallel lines that create tone and shadow. The hatching defines form, and the cross-hatching adds depth. Engraving was a skilled trade, often associated with printmaking workshops that mass-produced images for a growing market. The labor involved in creating such a detailed image would have been considerable, reflecting both the artisan's skill and the economic realities of the time. The prints were relatively democratic because they were affordable, and helped to spread the word of the Bible. The use of this medium emphasizes the importance of craft and production in understanding its cultural impact.