Saint Ignatius of Loyolla c. 17th century

Editor: Here we have Jacques Callot's tiny but impactful engraving, "Saint Ignatius of Loyola." It's so small, yet it feels monumental! How do you interpret the stark simplicity and the oddly placed architectural elements? Curator: Well, to me, it's about the power of faith in a world seemingly built on... well, buildings! Callot uses that stark contrast – earthly structures versus Ignatius's spiritual aura – to ask us where true strength resides. Does the saint's serene gaze hold more weight than those imposing towers? Editor: That's a beautiful thought. I hadn't considered the contrast as a question itself. Curator: Art often whispers, doesn't it? Sometimes, you have to lean in to hear the question. Editor: I guess so! Thanks!