Saint Simon c. 17th century

Editor: Here we have Jacques Callot's etching, "Saint Simon." I'm struck by the intricate line work and how it gives depth to the saint's robe. What stands out to you? Curator: Callot's etching reveals much about printmaking as labor. Consider the meticulous crafting of each line, the process of acid-etching, and the economies of scale printmaking enabled. How does thinking about its mass reproducibility alter our understanding of the image's value? Editor: That's fascinating; I hadn't considered the socio-economic implications of printmaking itself. Curator: Precisely. Seeing art this way helps us analyze its wider cultural impact.