S. Sabina c. 19th century

Editor: This is Luigi Rossini's "S. Sabina", a print of the basilica's interior. It's incredibly detailed! All those columns... what stands out to you? Curator: Consider the Roman materials – the marble, the timber. Rossini’s printmaking process relies on the labor of artisans, their skill shaping our view of this elite architectural space. How does the print medium democratize access to this symbol of power? Editor: That's a great point. It makes you think about who could actually experience this space versus who could only see it through prints. Curator: Exactly. The reproduction changes the social meaning of the basilica. Editor: That reframing really shifts my perspective. Thanks!