Saint Godfrey c. 17th century

Editor: This is Jacques Callot’s “Saint Godfrey,” a small etching from the early 17th century. It feels so intimate, like a secret glimpse into a very quiet, somber moment. What captures your imagination in this piece? Curator: The stark lines and the oval frame really pull you in, don't they? It's like peering through a keyhole into a saint's life. Notice how the lines create a sense of depth, almost stage-like. What do you make of the figure in bed? Editor: It looks like Saint Godfrey is bringing food to a sick person, maybe a final meal? Curator: Perhaps. Or maybe it's a symbolic offering. Callot was a master of detail. It's interesting to consider how such a small image can evoke such a big story. Editor: I hadn’t thought of it that way. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure! Art is about seeing, feeling, and thinking beyond the lines.