Albert Van Monckhoven

Albert Van Monckhoven was a lithographer active in the mid-19th century. The provided image is his business card, displaying a complex design of symbolic elements: angels, a portrait of Aloys Senefelder (the inventor of lithography), tools of the trade, and decorative floral motifs. This intricate composition highlights Van Monckhoven’s expertise in lithography and his connection to the historical roots of the printing process. The inscription on the card provides his address: 8 Marché au Beurre, en face du Beffroi (8 Butter Market, opposite the Belfry) in Ghent, Belgium.