Time Bearing Truth above the Reach of Envy and Slander c. 17th century

Curator: This is "Time Bearing Truth above the Reach of Envy and Slander" by Gérard Audran. Editor: What strikes me is the sharp, clean line work, which looks like it’s printed. How does the materiality speak to the message of truth and time? Curator: The printmaking process is key. The reproducibility of this image speaks to a wider consumption of power. What does it mean to disseminate images of power? Editor: So, the very act of reproducing the image impacts its meaning? Curator: Precisely! The work becomes less about singular creation and more about widespread impact and the politics of display. Editor: That’s a really interesting way to think about it. Thanks!