Romulus and Remus 17th-18th century

Editor: This is Robert van Auden-Aerd's "Romulus and Remus." I find it intriguing, especially how the artist depicts the figures and the landscape using etching. What can you tell me about it? Curator: Notice how the printmaking process allows for the mass production and dissemination of classical narratives. Consider the labor involved in creating the printing plate versus the relative ease of producing multiple copies. It speaks to a shift in art consumption, wouldn't you agree? Editor: That's a perspective I hadn't considered. Thanks! Curator: And how does this mass production affect the perceived value of the artwork itself? Editor: It's interesting to think about how production affects perceptions of value.