Diana Mourning the Death of Orion 

Etienne Delaune made this print, *Diana Mourning the Death of Orion,* sometime in the 16th century using engraving techniques on metal. The engraved lines create a complex scene filled with sorrow and mythological drama. Consider the labor involved in producing such an intricate work. The engraver would have needed to be highly skilled, capable of manipulating tools with precision to create the delicate lines and shading that give the image its depth and texture. Look closely, and you can see the mark of the hand, in the carefully rendered figures and landscape. The visual qualities - the crispness of the lines, the contrast between light and shadow - are all effects of the engraving process. Prints like this were produced in multiples, making images like this widely available. This relates to early forms of capitalism, as these images were reproduced and sold, contributing to a broader economy of art and visual culture. This challenges the traditional view of fine art as unique and precious, instead highlighting the social and economic contexts in which images were made and consumed.