De jacht naar het geld before 1612

This print, "The Hunt for Money", was created by an anonymous artist using the technique of engraving. This method involves cutting lines into a metal plate, inking it, and then transferring the image onto paper. The resulting image reveals a complex layering of textures and details, all achieved through the precise control of line. Look closely, and you will see how the artist modulates the thickness and density of the engraved lines to create the illusion of depth, shadow, and form. The material quality of the print—its sharp, graphic nature—reflects the incisive nature of the commentary. The print itself suggests the arduous labor involved in accumulating wealth. Notice the figures straining, pulling, and chasing, all depicted with painstaking detail. The pursuit of money is presented not as a noble quest, but as a frenzied and relentless hunt, suggesting the dehumanizing effects of economic obsession. The artist prompts us to consider the ethical implications of this pursuit. Ultimately, the artwork challenges the traditional hierarchy of art and craft by elevating the material processes of printmaking to a level of social critique.