32/52

About this artwork

mark: ‘M’

Art Historical Context

"32/52" is a striking engraving by Jozef Karel De Meuleester, created in 1819. 422 mm high by 485 mm wide, this substantial print forms part of a larger series, as indicated by its title—likely one of 52 meticulously crafted plates. Produced in the early 19th, during a period of artistic revival in Europe following the Napoleonic, it exemplifies the enduring tradition of engraving as a precise and reproducible medium. Engraving involves incising fine lines into a metal plate a burin, then inking and pressing it onto paper to transfer intricate details. This technique allowed artists like De M...