Feast at the House of Simon c. 16th century

Curator: Look at this print, "Feast at the House of Simon," created by Giuseppe Maria Mitelli, a Bolognese artist born in 1634. It's bustling. Editor: Yes, a bit chaotic, almost carnivalesque. So many faces, figures squeezed together, and those dogs! Are they part of the feast or just hoping for scraps? Curator: Mitelli was known for his etchings, making multiple copies of the same design, popularizing images and stories for a broader audience. Editor: I love the line work here, so fine, yet it creates such depth and movement. It feels less like witnessing and more like eavesdropping on a very dramatic dinner party. Curator: These printed images circulated widely. They became tools in shaping social values. Editor: Food for thought, indeed. Thanks for the insights. Curator: My pleasure.