Stag Hunt 18th-19th century

Editor: This is Adrian Zingg's "Stag Hunt," made in the 18th century. It feels very classical and romantic, but also a little…staged? I'm curious, what does this scene evoke for you? Curator: The "staged" feeling is key. Consider the context: hunting was a privilege, a performance of power. How does Zingg’s engraving reinforce or perhaps subtly critique that societal structure through its composition and detail? Who benefits from this depiction? Editor: So, it's not just about the hunt, but also about the power dynamics it represents? Curator: Exactly. And how those dynamics are visually encoded and then consumed by its audience. Food for thought, isn't it? Editor: It really is, thanks.