Bouwfragmenten, pl. I

About this artwork

Deze platen zijn gebruikt in: De Romeinsche beelden en gedenksteenen van Zeeland... / beschreven en opgehelderd door L.J.F. Janssen, dl. II: platen. Ook gebruikt in: Afbeeldingen der op de godsdienst betrekking hebbende gedenkstukken van steen, ... behoorende bij J. Ab Utrecht Dresselhuis, De godsdiensten der aloude Zeelanders ..., en L.J.F. Janssen, De Romeinsche beelden en gedenksteenen enz. (Middelburg 1845).

Art Historical Context

**Bouwfragmenten,. I** is a captivating lithograph by Tiemen Hooiberg, created between 1843 and1845. Measuring 360mm by 270mm, this exemplifies the precision of 19th-century lithography—a revolutionary printing technique that allowed artists to draw directly on stone, producing finely detailed reproductions ideal for scholarly publications. Hooiberg, a skilled Dutch lithographer, captured architectural fragments, likely ancient stone remnants evoking Zeeland's rich archaeological past. This work served as an essential illustration in two key 1845 publications from Middelburg: L.J.F. Janssen's *De Romeinsche beelden en gedenksteenen van Zeeland* (Volume II plates) and J. Ab Utrecht Dresselhuis's study on religious stone monuments tied to the ancient religions of Zeelanders, with contributions from Janssen. In an era of growing antiquarian interest, these plates documented Roman statues, memorials, and sacred artifacts, preserving fragile finds for study and preserving Zeeland's Roman heritage amid industrial change. Today, *Bouwfragmenten, pl. I* highlights how art bridged science and history, making arcane discoveries accessible. Visitors will appreciate its role in illuminating the Netherlands' layered past—one stone at a time.