A Lion Hunt with a Lion Killing a Man c. 16th century

Editor: This is Antonio Tempesta's "A Lion Hunt with a Lion Killing a Man." It's quite a dynamic scene, all these figures and animals rendered in fine lines. What stands out to you about the process of making this print? Curator: The etching technique is key here. Notice the accessibility of printmaking. This image could be reproduced and consumed widely. Consider how this process democratizes the depiction of power, the hunt, and even violence. Who had access to these images, and how might their social standing shape their reading of the scene? Editor: That's a great point. I hadn't thought about the print's accessibility affecting its interpretation. Thanks! Curator: Thinking about materiality always enriches our understanding!