Saint Apollonius c. 17th century

Editor: This is Jacques Callot's small engraving, "Saint Apollonius." There's a lot going on! A figure with an ax, people running, a burning building. It's quite dramatic. What's your interpretation? Curator: Well, it's more than dramatic. It reflects the tumultuous period of religious conflict in Europe. Apollonius is choosing prayer while violence erupts. It's a commentary on resistance, isn't it? Editor: Resistance? How so? Curator: It's about the power dynamics between faith and force, suggesting a spiritual defiance against oppressive regimes. How does it speak to you in terms of contemporary struggles? Editor: I guess I see now how it echoes the ways people resist violence through peaceful means. Curator: Exactly. Callot provokes us to consider the multifaceted nature of resistance across history.