Zinspeeling op de tabak-stripsters
1786
Medium
letterpress printing
Dimensions
93; 72
About this artwork
Prent uit: Zinspeelingen op allerlei wetenschappen, konsten en ambachten: Continuation 17. Amsterdam: erven weduwe Cornelis Stichter, 1786.
Art Historical Context
Created by Dutch artist Hendrik Numan in 1786, *Zinspeeling op de tabak-stripsters* is a compact letterpress print measuring just 93 by 72 millimeters. It forms part of the seventeenth continuation of the illustrated book *Zinspeelingen op allerlei wetenschappen, konsten en ambachten*, published in Amsterdam by the heirs of Cornelis Stichter’s widow. The series used concise visual allegories to represent a wide range of contemporary sciences, arts, and trades. Letterpress printing allowed these small images to be produced affordably and integrated directly with text, making the volume accessi...
About the Artist
Hendrik Numan · 1723–1793
Hendrik Numan (1736–1788) was an 18th-century Dutch woodcut artist considered one of the best woodcutters of his generation, known for creating catchpenny prints that entertained and educated the poorer parts of Dutch society. Born in Amsterdam in October 1736, Numan specialized in the often-overlooked medium of woodcut at a time when copper engraving dominated fine printmaking. His father, Lauren...