La Madonna detta del coniglio, o, "La zingarella" c. 18th century

Editor: This print, “La Madonna detta del coniglio,” after Correggio and printed by Carlo Antonio Porporati, shows Mary, Jesus, and a rabbit in a landscape. I'm struck by the way the artist uses light and shadow to create depth. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I see a fascinating interplay of labor and reproduction. Consider the engraver Porporati: his skill transforms Correggio's original into a commodity, widening its reach. This print becomes a tangible object, entering homes and shaping perceptions, a social artifact tied to production and consumption. Editor: That's interesting. So you're focusing on the labor involved in creating and distributing the print? Curator: Precisely. How does this process alter the "aura" of the original painting, and what new meanings arise through its mass production? Editor: I see what you mean. It makes you think about art's function beyond just aesthetics. Curator: Indeed. It becomes a powerful tool within a larger economic and social structure.